Question

select the correct answer.
the word part mono - means \one\ or \single.\ what is the most likely meaning of the underlined word from paragraph 6?
all hands were very cheerful. the prospect of a relief from the monotony of life on the floe raised all our spirits.
a. riskiness
b. sameness
c. unpleasantness
d. calmness

Explanation:

The prefix "mono -" means "one" or "single". "Monotony" is formed from this prefix. "Sameness" (option B) aligns with the idea of something being single or one - like in terms of lack of variety. "Riskiness" (A) has no relation to the prefix meaning. "Unpleasantness" (C) is about being not pleasant, not related to the prefix. "Calmness" (D) is about being calm, not related to the "mono -" meaning.

Answer:

B. sameness