Question

read this sentence.

when it comes to typing, my aunt is fast and unerring.

what does the word unerring mean as it is used in this sentence?

to make no errors
to make some errors
to make a lot of errors
to repeat the same errors

Explanation:

Analyze the word structure

Using the Prefixes and Roots knowledge point

• The prefix un- means "not."
• The root word err means "to make a mistake" or "to go astray."
• The suffix -ing forms an adjective describing an ongoing state.
• Combining these parts, unerring literally translates to "not making mistakes" or "without error."

Evaluate the context clues

Using the Context Clues and Vocabulary in Context knowledge points

• The sentence states: "When it comes to typing, my aunt is fast and unerring."
• The conjunction "and" connects "fast" with "unerring," indicating that both are positive qualities of her typing skills.
• A highly skilled typist who is fast would also be highly accurate, meaning they make no mistakes.
• Therefore, "unerring" in this context means "to make no errors."

Compare the options

• to make no errors: This aligns perfectly with both the morphological analysis (un- + err) and the positive context of skilled typing.
• to make some errors: This contradicts the negative prefix un-.
• to make a lot of errors: This is the opposite of the word's actual meaning.
• to repeat the same errors: This introduces a repetitive aspect not supported by the root or prefix.

Answer:

• to make no errors (Correct answer)
• to make some errors
• to make a lot of errors
• to repeat the same errors