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16. The word party is a multiple-meaning word. Which meanings of the word party are used in the following sentences? Choose three options. At Gail’s party, there was an argument. One party to the argument supported the same political party as Gail. The other party did not. a. a person on one side of an argument b. a section of a whole c. a political group d. a social event e. a gift recipient f. an organized protest What is the meaning of the Greek prefix para-? a. beside b. perpendicular c. far d. circulating 18. The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B. Part A Read the following sentences. The teacher insisted that the students be conscientious as they did their homework. He encouraged them to submit only the most accurate and polished work. Using context clues, what is the most likely meaning of the word conscientious as it is used above? a. creative b. thorough c. intellectual d. competitive Part B Which of the following phrases from the sentences provides the best context clue for the answer to Part A? a. teacher insisted b. did their homework c. encouraged them d. accurate and polished

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Question 16: Multiple-meaning word "party" In the sentences you provided, the meanings of the word "party" are:

  1. d. a social event (At Gail’s party...)
  2. a. a person on one side of an argument (One party to the argument...)
  3. c. a political group (the same political party as Gail...)

Answer: d, a, c.

Meaning of the Greek prefix "para-" The meaning of the Greek prefix "para-" is: a. beside

Question 18: Part A In the context of the sentences given, the most likely meaning of the word "conscientious" is: b. thorough

Part B: The best context clue for the answer to Part A is: d. accurate and polished

This phrase suggests that the work needs to be done carefully and thoroughly.

Summary of Answers:

  • Question 16: d, a, c
  • Para- meaning: a
  • Part A: b
  • Part B: d