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Question 2981Question →

Complete the sentence below by supplying the correct specialized term from the corporate finance and legal register.

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To prevent the dilution of existing ownership shares during the new equity issue, the corporate board granted current stockholders their right to purchase additional shares before the public offering.
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Answer

preemptive (or pre-emptive)
In corporate law and finance register, a 'preemptive' (or pre-emptive) right is an option given to current shareholders enabling them to purchase newly minted shares before they are made available to the public, safeguarding their proportional ownership stake.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the financial and legal context of the sentence
The scenario describes a corporate mechanism designed to protect existing shareholders from having their proportional voting power and equity diluted when new stock is issued.
Identifying the specific business objective (anti-dilution priority) points directly to the required technical legal term.
2
Identify the precise occupational register term
In corporate finance and company law, the right of existing shareholders to buy newly issued stock before it is offered to outside investors is designated as a 'preemptive right'.
The term 'preemptive' specifically describes taking action prior to others to preserve priority ownership rights.

Key Concept

Occupational and Specialized Registers (Finance and Corporate Law)
Question 2982Question →

Complete the sentence below by identifying the correct phonetic symbol for the consonant sound.

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While the digraph 'ch' in the word 'monarch' is pronounced as the velar plosive /k/, the same digraph 'ch' in the word 'chivalry' represents the voiceless post-alveolar fricative sound .
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Answer

/ʃ/
In English phonology, the digraph 'ch' in words of French origin such as 'chivalry', 'machine', and 'chiffon' represents the voiceless post-alveolar fricative sound, phonetically transcribed as /ʃ/.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the pronunciation of the digraph 'ch' in the target word 'chivalry'.
The word 'chivalry' is pronounced /ˈʃɪvəlri/.
The initial digraph 'ch' produces the voiceless post-alveolar fricative sound /ʃ/.
2
Identify the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbol corresponding to this consonant sound.
The sound is represented by the phonetic symbol /ʃ/.
In phonetic transcription, /ʃ/ denotes the sound found in words like 'ship', 'chef', and 'chivalry'.

Key Concept

Orthographic variations of consonant sounds in loanwords
Question 2983Question →

Read the sentence below carefully:

'When the board of directors confronted the managing director about the massive financial deficit, he calmly remarked that the company was merely experiencing a slight temporary adjustment in liquidity.'

What figure of speech is exemplified by the expression 'a slight temporary adjustment in liquidity', and what is its contextual meaning?

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Answer: Euphemism, used to soften and downplay the severe reality of a massive financial failure.

Answer

Euphemism, used to soften and downplay the severe reality of a massive financial failure.
The expression 'a slight temporary adjustment in liquidity' is a classic example of euphemism because the speaker replaces a harsh and distressing reality ('massive financial deficit') with polite, mild, and evasive language to minimize accountability and panic.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the sentence
The managing director is facing a 'massive financial deficit', which is a critical and severe financial situation.
Understanding the gravity of the underlying situation helps determine how the spoken words alter or reframe that reality.
2
Evaluate the spoken expression against figurative language categories
The phrase 'slight temporary adjustment in liquidity' masks a major deficit by using mild, technical-sounding, non-threatening language.
Substituting a mild or vague expression for an unpleasant or embarrassing truth defines the device known as euphemism.
3
Distinguish euphemism from related devices such as hyperbole, oxymoron, and litotes
The expression understates severe loss to avoid panic rather than exaggerating (hyperbole), placing contradictory terms together (oxymoron), or using double negatives (litotes).
Precision in literary device identification requires ruling out devices with conflicting definitions.

Key Concept

Euphemism and Connotative Minimization in Figurative Language
Question 2984Question →

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that has the SAME CONSONANT SOUND as the one represented by the underlined letter in the word below:

leisure

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Answer: version

Answer

The word 'version' contains the same voiced postalveolar fricative consonant sound /ʒ/ as in 'leisure'.
The underlined letter 's' in 'leisure' is pronounced as the voiced postalveolar fricative /ʒ/. Among the options, the word 'version' also pronounces its 's' as /ʒ/ (/ˈvɜː.ʒən/), making it the exact sound match.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the phonetic consonant sound represented by the underlined letter in the target word.
In the word 'leisure' (/ˈleʒ.ər/), the underlined letter 's' produces the voiced postalveolar fricative sound /ʒ/.
Correct phonetic identification of the target sound is necessary before evaluating the given options.
2
Analyze the phonetic consonant sound produced by the relevant letters in each option.
'pressure' contains /ʃ/, 'version' contains /ʒ/, 'mission' contains /ʃ/, and 'assist' contains /s/.
Comparing IPA transcriptions helps isolate the exact matching consonant sound.
3
Select the option whose consonant sound matches /ʒ/.
'version' matches the target sound /ʒ/.
Both 'leisure' and 'version' share the voiced consonant sound /ʒ/.

Key Concept

Voiced Postalveolar Fricative Consonant Sound /ʒ/
Question 2985Question →

During the final layout inspection of a book manuscript, the production editor flagged an alignment error occurring on the right-hand page that did not affect the adjacent left-hand page. In the specialized register of publishing and typography, which pair of terms correctly identifies the right-hand page and the left-hand page of a bound book spread respectively?

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Answer: recto and verso

Answer

The terms that correctly identify the right-hand page and left-hand page of a book spread respectively are recto and verso.
In the occupational register of publishing, bookbinding, and typography, 'recto' refers to the right-hand page (always an odd-numbered page in standard layout), while 'verso' refers to the left-hand page (always an even-numbered page).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the sentence to identify the targeted professional field.
The context involves book manuscript layout, page alignment, and production editing, which belongs to the publishing and typography register.
Establishing the specific occupational domain filters out non-relevant terminology.
2
Evaluate the technical definitions of terms used for two-page spreads in printing and publishing.
'Recto' originates from the Latin 'recto folio' (right page/front of leaf), referring to the right-hand side of an open book spread. 'Verso' comes from 'verso folio' (turned page/back of leaf), referring to the left-hand side.
Identifying the exact specialized pair satisfies the context requirements.

Key Concept

Publishing and Typography Register
Question 2986Question →

Match each common prefix or suffix on the left with its corresponding morphological meaning on the right.

Click a left item, then click its matching right item

Items

micro-
bene-
-ology
tele-

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Answer

The correct matches pair 'micro-' with 'Small or minute', 'bene-' with 'Good or well', '-ology' with 'Study or science of', and 'tele-' with 'Distant or far off'.
Each affix is correctly linked to its literal Greek or Latin morphological origin: 'micro-' means small, 'bene-' means good, '-ology' indicates a branch of study, and 'tele-' signifies far off or distant.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the meaning of each affix by recalling standard root word examples.
'micro-' relates to small items ('microchip'), 'bene-' to good actions ('benefit'), '-ology' to academic fields ('theology'), and 'tele-' to long distance ('television').
Connecting affixes to familiar vocabulary helps verify their core morphological definitions.
2
Match each affix to its exact definition on the right.
Pair micro- to small/minute, bene- to good/well, -ology to study/science of, and tele- to distant/far off.
Completes the matching task with unambiguous morphological definitions.

Key Concept

Morphological Meanings of Common Prefixes and Suffixes
Question 2987Question →

In Frank Ogodo Ogbeche's drama *Harvest of Corruption*, match each character listed on the left with their corresponding structural role or narrative function on the right. Which of the following correctly pairs each character with their role in the play?

Click a left item, then click its matching right item

Items

Chief Ade Haladu-Amaka
Ogeyi Ocheba
Inspector Inaku
Justice Maikudi

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Answer

Chief Ade Haladu-Amaka matches the ruthless Minister of External Affairs who orchestrates drug trafficking, embezzlement, and official corruption; Ogeyi Ocheba matches the morally upright friend who warns the protagonist against criminal activities and seeks legal justice; Inspector Inaku matches the incorruptible law enforcement officer who uncovers the criminal activities of the minister and his accomplices; and Justice Maikudi matches the compromised judicial officer who accepts bribes to manipulate legal outcomes in favor of the corrupt syndicate.
Each character is correctly matched to their narrative role in the play: Chief Ade Haladu-Amaka is the corrupt minister operating the criminal syndicate; Ogeyi Ocheba is the virtuous friend advocating moral rectitude and justice; Inspector Inaku is the dedicated police officer investigating the crimes; and Justice Maikudi is the dishonest judge taking bribes.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze Chief Ade Haladu-Amaka's narrative role
Identify Chief Haladu-Amaka as the corrupt government minister running a drug and fraud network.
His actions create the primary conflict and represent political graft in the text.
2
Examine Ogeyi Ocheba's character function
Identify Ogeyi as the virtuous friend who opposes corruption and reports criminal dealings to law enforcement.
Her character acts as a moral compass and catalyst for legal retribution.
3
Determine Inspector Inaku's structural role
Identify Inspector Inaku as the diligent police investigator leading the case against the corrupt minister.
He represents the enforcement of law and public accountability.
4
Identify Justice Maikudi's role in the text
Identify Justice Maikudi as the bribed judge who subverts judicial integrity.
His compliance demonstrates how corruption penetrates the legal system.

Key Concept

Major Character Identification and Role Analysis
Question 2988Question →

Complete the sentence below by supplying the appropriate word formed by adding the correct suffix to the root word 'harm'.

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The chemist confirmed that the clear liquid was completely and safe to handle without protective gloves.
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Answer

harmless
The correct word is 'harmless'. Adding the derivative suffix '-less' to the noun root 'harm' creates an adjective meaning 'causing no harm' or 'safe', which perfectly matches the context of being safe to touch without gloves.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the required meaning of the word from the context of the sentence.
The sentence indicates that the liquid is 'safe to handle without protective gloves', meaning it causes no harm.
Contextual clues like 'safe to handle' require an adjective that denotes the absence of harm.
2
Apply the appropriate negative suffix to the root noun 'harm'.
Attaching the suffix '-less' to 'harm' forms the adjective 'harmless'.
The suffix '-less' means 'without' or 'free from', converting the noun 'harm' into an adjective meaning 'without harm'.

Key Concept

Forming adjectives using the negative suffix '-less'
Estimated Time:45s
Question 2989Question →

In English phonology, multisyllabic words ending with the suffix '-ity' follow a consistent rule regarding primary accentuation. Which of the following options indicates the correct primary stress placement for the word electricity?

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Answer: e-lec-TRIC-i-ty

Answer

The correct stress pattern for the word 'electricity' is e-lec-TRIC-i-ty, where primary stress falls on the third syllable.
Words ending in '-ity' automatically place primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable (the third syllable from the right end of the word). In 'e-lec-TRIC-i-ty', the antepenultimate syllable is 'TRIC'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the base word and the suffix attached.
The word is 'electricity', formed by adding the suffix '-ity' to 'electric'.
Suffixes in English dictate specific accentual patterns on base words.
2
Apply the stress rule for words ending in '-ity'.
The suffix '-ity' causes the primary stress to shift to the antepenultimate syllable (the third syllable from the end).
In five-syllable words like e-lec-tric-i-ty, counting back three syllables from the end (ty -> i -> TRIC) puts primary stress on 'TRIC'.

Key Concept

Antepenultimate stress placement rule for '-ity' suffixed words
Estimated Time:45s
Question 2990Question →

The student's handwriting was so untidy that the examiner found the script completely unreadable. Which of the following options correctly applies a negative prefix to the root 'legible' to mean unreadable?

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Answer: illegible

Answer

The word 'illegible' is the correct negative form of 'legible'.
The root word 'legible' requires the negative prefix 'il-', which is an assimilated form of 'in-' used specifically before words beginning with the letter 'l'. Combining 'il-' and 'legible' correctly forms 'illegible', meaning incapable of being read.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the root word and its initial consonant.
The root word is 'legible', which begins with the consonant 'l'.
Prefix assimilation rules depend on the starting sound of the base word.
2
Apply the appropriate negative prefix rule for roots beginning with 'l'.
The Latin negative prefix 'in-' changes (assimilates) to 'il-' before 'l'.
English morphological rules require assimilation of 'in-' to 'il-' before 'l' to create phonetically smooth word formations.

Key Concept

Prefix Assimilation in Negation
Question 2991Question →

Complete the sentence below by filling in the blank with the correct figure of speech.

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The expression 'the wind whispered through the trees' is an example of .
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Answer

personification
The correct answer is personification because the sentence endows a natural element, the wind, with the human capability of whispering.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the expression 'the wind whispered through the trees'.
The human action of 'whispering' is attributed to an inanimate natural force, 'the wind'.
Identifying the attribution of human attributes to non-human entities is the key to identifying personification.

Key Concept

Personification in figurative language
Question 2992Question →

Consider the following sentence: 'The magistrate emphasized that while taking bribes is a corrupt, ________ act that subverts justice, committing a minor procedural lapse during trial is merely a ________ offense.'

Which pair of words contextually and grammatically completes the blanks respectively?

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Answer: venal / venial

Answer

The correct option is 'venal / venial' because 'venal' means open to corruption or bribery, fitting the description of taking bribes, while 'venial' means minor and pardonable, fitting a minor procedural lapse.
The word 'venal' means open to bribery or corrupt, which directly describes the act of taking bribes in the first part of the sentence. The word 'venial' means minor, slight, or forgivable, which accurately describes a minor procedural lapse in contrast to severe corruption.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the semantic context of the first blank
The phrase 'taking bribes is a corrupt... act' requires an adjective meaning capable of being bought or corrupt, which is 'venal'.
The word 'venal' specifically denotes corruption associated with bribery.
2
Analyze the semantic context of the second blank
The phrase 'merely a... offense' contrasted with a corrupt act requires an adjective meaning minor, slight, or pardonable, which is 'venial'.
The term 'venial' is used in formal and legal registers to describe slight, pardonable transgressions.
3
Select the option that matches both definitions in correct order
The pair 'venal / venial' correctly fills the first and second blanks respectively.
The paronyms 'venal' and 'venial' are often confused due to visual and phonetic similarity, but their meanings are distinct.

Key Concept

Distinction between near-homonyms/paronyms 'venal' (corrupt/bribable) and 'venial' (minor/pardonable)
Question 2993Question →

Read the sentence below carefully:
'After working non-stop for eighteen hours in the emergency room, the doctor was dead on his feet.'
What is the figurative meaning of the underlined expression in the sentence?

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Answer: extremely tired and exhausted

Answer

The figurative meaning of 'dead on his feet' is being extremely tired and exhausted.
The expression 'dead on one's feet' is a well-known English idiom used figuratively to describe extreme physical or mental fatigue resulting from continuous hard work or prolonged exertion.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the sentence.
The doctor has worked non-stop for eighteen hours.
Long working hours establish a context of fatigue and physical strain.
2
Interpret the underlined figurative expression.
The phrase 'dead on his feet' is an idiom conveying overwhelming tiredness.
Idiomatic expressions cannot be understood by taking their individual words literally.

Key Concept

Figurative Language and Idiomatic Connotations
Question 2994Question →

Read the sentence below carefully and determine the word that correctly completes the fixed English expression. Which verb properly completes the collocation in the context provided?

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During the parliamentary debate, the opposition spokesman was quick to umbrage at the minister's dismissive remarks regarding the economic reform proposal.
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Answer

The correct verb to complete the fixed expression is 'take'.
In standard English, the fixed idiomatic collocation is 'to take umbrage at', which means to take offense or feel insulted by something. The verb 'take' is uniquely required by this noun phrase context.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context and identify the target noun 'umbrage' and preposition 'at'.
Recognize that 'umbrage at' forms a recognized idiomatic fixed expression meaning to become offended or take offense.
English fixed phrases rely on conventionalized lexical pairings that do not permit arbitrary verb substitution.
2
Select the verb that forms a standard, natural collocation with 'umbrage at'.
The standard fixed verb-noun collocation in British and formal English is 'to take umbrage at'.
Alternative verbs such as 'make', 'feel', 'have', or 'give' create ungrammatical or non-standard pairings when combined with 'umbrage'.

Key Concept

Fixed Verb-Noun Collocations
Question 2995Question →

Provide the grammatically correct verb form for the blank in the sentence below to achieve proper subject-verb concord.

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Every member of the committee, as well as the observers, required to sign the confidentiality agreement before the session begins.
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Answer

The correct verb form to complete the blank is 'is'.
The correct verb is 'is' because the grammatical subject of the main clause is 'Every member', which is singular. The intervening phrase 'as well as the observers' is a parenthetical addition introduced by a quasi-conjunction and does not alter the number of the subject. Furthermore, the subordinate clause 'before the session begins' establishes a present tense context, making the present singular verb 'is' the correct fit.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary grammatical subject of the sentence.
The head subject is 'Every member', which is singular.
Indefinite determiners such as 'every' modify the noun head to make the grammatical subject singular.
2
Evaluate the effect of the intervening phrase 'as well as the observers'.
The phrase introduced by 'as well as' is quasi-conjunctional and parenthetical; it does not pluralize the subject.
Expressions like 'as well as', 'together with', and 'alongside' do not function as coordinating conjunctions (like 'and') and do not compound the subject.
3
Determine verb tense and agreement.
The singular present tense verb 'is' agrees with 'Every member' and aligns with the present tense clause 'before the session begins'.
A singular subject requires a singular verb in the present tense to maintain clause consistency.

Key Concept

Subject-Verb Concord with Indefinite Determiners and Parenthetical Expressions
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 2996Question →

Complete the sentence below by supplying a word that is nearest in meaning to the bracketed term [propitious].

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The economic analysts declared that the current global market conditions present a particularly atmosphere for launching new foreign investment ventures.
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Answer

favourable (or favorable / promising / advantageous)
The adjective 'propitious' means giving or indicating a good chance of success, auspicious, or favourable. In the context of market conditions for new business investments, 'favourable' (or 'promising') conveys the exact contextual meaning required.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the contextual meaning of the target word 'propitious' within the sentence.
In financial and economic contexts, 'propitious' describes conditions that indicate a high chance of success or good fortune.
The sentence refers to an environment that encourages launching new ventures, implying positive and encouraging conditions.
2
Select a synonym that precisely maintains the sentence's formal register and intended meaning.
The word 'favourable' (or 'promising' / 'advantageous') directly matches the meaning of giving or indicating a good chance of success.
'Favourable' seamlessly replaces 'propitious' without altering the semantic meaning of the sentence.

Key Concept

Contextual Synonyms and Formal Register
Question 2997Question →

Which of the following options shows the correct primary stress placement for the word economical?

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Answer: e-co-NOM-i-cal

Answer

e-co-NOM-i-cal
In English phonology, words ending with the suffix '-ical' take primary stress on the syllable right before the suffix. For 'economical', this is the third syllable ('NOM'), rendering the correctly stressed pattern as 'e-co-NOM-i-cal'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the syllable structure and suffix of the target word
The word 'economical' consists of five syllables (e-co-nom-i-cal) and ends in the adjectival suffix '-ical'.
English stress assignment rules for polysyllabic adjectives heavily depend on suffix endings.
2
Apply the phonological stress rule for words ending in '-ical'
Primary stress falls on the syllable immediately preceding the '-ic'/'-ical' suffix, which is the third syllable ('NOM').
Words with '-ic' or '-ical' suffixes systematically place primary accentuation on the antepenultimate syllable of the word.

Key Concept

Suffix-conditioned primary stress placement (-ical rule)
Question 2998Question →

In Bayo Adebowale's novel *Lonely Days*, which of the following best describes the primary narrative role of Yaremi in driving the central conflict of the text?

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Answer: She functions as a resilient protagonist whose rejection of oppressive widowhood rites challenges traditional patriarchal authority.

Answer

Yaremi functions as a resilient protagonist whose rejection of oppressive widowhood rites challenges traditional patriarchal authority.
In *Lonely Days*, Yaremi is the principal character (protagonist) whose solitary struggle, industriousness, and refusal to undergo degrading inheritance customs highlight the novel's central critique of widowhood rites.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the central figure in Bayo Adebowale's *Lonely Days*.
Yaremi is established as the main character dealing with widowhood following the death of her husband, Ajumobi.
Character identification requires recognizing the protagonist and her primary narrative motivation.
2
Analyze Yaremi's structural role and actions within the plot.
Unlike other widows in Kufi who submit to cultural dictates and inherited re-marriage rituals, Yaremi insists on her independence and dignity.
Her defiance creates the primary tension between individual autonomy and communal tradition.

Key Concept

Major Character Identification and Role Analysis
Question 2999Question →

In a prescribed prose narrative set in a riverine fishing village, a young boat builder uncovers proof that the sudden collapse of the communal fish market was secretly engineered by the village head to force local fishermen to sell their ancestral shorelines to a foreign dredging firm. Which key narrative event serves as the turning point that resolves this central conflict?

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Answer: The boat builder exposes the secretly documented council agreement during the annual harvest assembly, prompting the council of elders to strip the village head of his title and halt the sale.

Answer

The resolution of the central conflict occurs when the boat builder exposes the secret council agreement during the annual harvest assembly, leading the elders to strip the village head of his title and cancel the land sale.
The plot reaches its climax and logical resolution when the protagonist publicly presents undeniable evidence of the village head's corrupt scheme at the harvest assembly, compelling the traditional council to enforce justice, remove the corrupt leader, and safeguard the community's land.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the central plot conflict and its primary antagonist.
The conflict stems from the fraudulent sabotage of the fish market by the village head to coerce fishermen into land sales.
Establishing the core plot driver allows accurate evaluation of narrative resolution points.
2
Trace the narrative progression to the climax and resolution sequence.
The presentation of covertly gathered evidence at the public assembly forces a decisive political intervention by the elders.
Major narrative resolutions require the direct neutralization of the central conflict's cause.

Key Concept

Plot Resolution and Narrative Climax
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 3000Question →

The Greek root morpheme *chron* means time. Which of the following words uses the prefix meaning "together" or "with" combined with this root to describe events occurring at the exact same time?

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Answer: synchronous

Answer

synchronous
The prefix *syn-* means "together" or "with". Combining it with the root *chron* (time) creates the adjective "synchronous", which describes events occurring together at the exact same time.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the target root meaning.
The root *chron* signifies time.
Morphological analysis requires isolating the base root.
2
Identify the required prefix meaning "together" or "with".
The prefix *syn-* (or *sym-*) means "together" or "with".
Matching affix meanings is necessary to build the correct derivative.
3
Combine the prefix, root, and appropriate suffix.
*syn-* + *chron* + *-ous* = synchronous.
This word specifically denotes actions or events happening simultaneously.

Key Concept

Prefix and root morphological synthesis
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