Question

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.
Part A Which of the following answer choices is one meaning of the Latin root -sanct-?
A.

material
B
.

wise
C.

holy
D.

seafaring
Part B
Multiple Choice Question
Part B Read the following sentence.
The refugees sought sanctuary from their oppressors in our home.
Given the answer to Part A, what can you conclude is the meaning of sanctuary in this sentence?
A
.

a place set aside for safety, originally referring to the protection given to people in a place of worship
B
.

medical help, originally referring to the help of the wise or to those educated in science
C
.

food and clothing for the poor, originally referring to material as opposed to spiritual help
D
.

a speedy way home, originally referring to a sailor’s desire to return home after a voyage

Answer 1

Part A: C. holy

Part B: A. a place set aside for safety, originally referring to the protection given to people in a place of worship

Explanation: The root sanct- means "holy," and sanctuary originally meant a holy place offering protection, so here it means a safe place.