Tom played the chess game well, despite a few slips at the beginning.
Which of the following definitions is correct for "slip" as used in the sentence above?

Question

Tom played the chess game well, despite a few slips at the beginning.
Which of the following definitions is correct for "slip" as used in the sentence above?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

From the context of the sentence, we can infer that he made some minor or insignificant mistakes at the beginning of the game, but overall, he played well.
A small piece of paper is incorrect. One of the meanings of slip is "a small of paper." However, from the context of the target sentence, we can infer that the word is not used that way here.
A fall on a slippery surface is incorrect. One of the meanings of slip is "a fall on a slippery surface." However, from the context of the target sentence, we can infer that the word is not used that way here.
A short snack or refreshment break is incorrect. When placed in the context of the target sentence, this answer choice does not make sense.

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