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After extensive negotiations, the board of directors expressed their formal agreement and gave their official _______ to the proposed merger. Which of the following words correctly completes the sentence?

  1. assentAnswer
  2. B
    ascent
  3. C
    accent
  4. D
    access

Answer

The correct word is 'assent', which means formal agreement or approval.
The sentence requires a word meaning formal consent or approval following negotiations. 'Assent' specifically means compliance, approval, or agreement to a proposal.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the sentence
The phrase 'expressed their formal agreement' indicates that a noun meaning consent or approval is needed.
Contextual clues dictate the semantic meaning required for the blank.
2
Differentiate between homophones and phonetically similar words
'Assent' means agreement or concurrence; 'ascent' means climbing or upward motion; 'accent' refers to pronunciation; 'access' means entry or approach.
Matching the correct definition to the contextual requirement resolves the homophone confusion.

Key Concept

Distinction between the homophones 'assent' (agreement/approval) and 'ascent' (climb/upward movement).
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