Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) Practice Test

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What does the verb "meddle" mean?

  1. To help someone

  2. To intrude in other people's affairs or business

  3. To collaborate with others

  4. To ignore situations

The correct answer is: To intrude in other people's affairs or business

The verb "meddle" means to intrude in other people's affairs or business. This term typically carries a negative connotation, suggesting that the person meddling is disrupting or interfering in matters that do not concern them. It implies an unwelcome involvement in the personal or private matters of others, often where advice or intervention is neither sought nor needed. In contrast, the other options express different actions. Helping someone implies a supportive and constructive interaction, which is the opposite of meddling. Collaborating with others involves working together in a cooperative and consensual manner, rather than intruding. Ignoring situations suggests a lack of involvement, which stands in stark contrast to the notion of meddling, where one is actively intruding rather than avoiding interaction. Thus, the correct choice clearly reflects the intrusive nature of the verb in question.