Question

assent:
1. (noun) an agreement
2. (verb) to express agreement

ascent:
1. (noun) an upward slope or incline
2. (verb) to climb

Read the sentence.

The measure passed with a majority _________.

Which word correctly completes the sentence?
assent (noun)
assent (verb)
ascent (noun)
ascent (verb)

Answer 1

assent (noun)

Explanation: "Assent" means agreement, so "The measure passed with a majority assent" = it passed with the agreement of the majority. "Ascent" means an upward climb and is incorrect here; the verb forms don't fit the sentence.