Question

Use the context clues in each sentence to determine the best meaning for each bolded word or phrase. My father was proud that i chose his alma mater over the other schools

Answer 1

Incomplete question. The full question reads;

Use the context clues in each sentence to determine the best meaning for each bolded word or phrase.

"My father was proud that I chose his alma mater over the other schools."

A) course of study

B) former school

C) favorite place

Answer:

B) former school

Explanation:

The word 'alma mater' is actually a Latin phrase that is used to refer to a previously attended school or college.

Thus, if we were to replace the phrase alma mater in the above sentence it would read;

"My father was proud that I chose his former school over the other schools."