Negligent meaning in English

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Definition

negligent: not giving enough attention, care or help adjective

Examples

"I was sure that the supermarket was negligent, so I called GoldenWheelchair.com."

Exercise 1

Select the TRUE statement(s) from the list below, according to the dialogue.

There may be more than 1!

Thelma Fudd says that GoldenWheelchair are responsible for her accident.

Thelma Fudd is telling listeners about her successful shopping experience.

Thelma Fudd had an accident in her local grocery store.

Select the TRUE statement(s) from the list below, according to the dialogue.

There may be more than 1!

Thelma Fudd says that GoldenWheelchair are responsible for her accident.

This statement is false. Thelma Fudd doesn't say that GoldenWheelchair are responsible for her accident. She says that she was "sure that the supermarket was negligent", meaning that she thinks the supermarket neglected their responsibilities.

Thelma Fudd is telling listeners about her successful shopping experience.

This is incorrect. Thelma Fudd is telling listeners about the compensation she received after an accident at her local supermarket. She does not say that this "shopping experience" was successful.

Thelma Fudd had an accident in her local grocery store.

This is a true statement. Thelma Fudd (the woman giving the testimony) says that her accident "took place in the local supermarket". A "supermarket" is synonymous with a "grocery store": a place where "groceries" or food and household supplies are sold.

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