Set against the tension of the current political climate, including the heat Philadelphia is feeling federally over its “sanctuary city” policy, the school system’s training is important. It appears that a spot check of other local districts reveals no similar practices. Pittsburgh’s school system declared itself a sanctuary district, but that designation was symbolic, a spokeswoman said it had no immigrant-rights training sessions planned.
Which of the following phrases from the paragraph provide context clues to the meaning of the word “vanguard”?
(A) current political climate
(B) training is important
(C) reveals no similar practices
(D) designation was symbolic
The correct answer is (B) training is important.
Explanation: The phrase “training is important” suggests an emphasis on the proactive measures being taken in the school system, positioning it at the forefront of addressing issues related to the political climate and immigrant rights. This context implies that the training reflects the idea of being a leader or front-runner in these discussions, which aligns with the meaning of “vanguard”.