Question

q. based on the following words, what is the meaning of the suffix \-ancy\?
tenancy, buoyancy, expectancy, poignancy, malignancy
the utilization of joint tenancy as an approach to bypass probate
when one joint owner (legally, a \joint tenant\) dies, the surviving owner
or owners automatically inherit the deceased owners share of the joint
tenancy property. this automatic transfer to the survivors is called the

ight of survivorship.\ the property doesnt go through probate court.
a. denoting a quality or state
b. having an affliction or parasite
c. state of connection; being connected to

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of the suffix “-ancy”, we analyze the given words:

• “tenancy” refers to the state of being a tenant (or the state of holding property as a tenant).
• “buoyancy” refers to the quality or state of being buoyant (able to float, or having a cheerful disposition).
• “expectancy” refers to the state of expecting something.
• “poignancy” refers to the quality of being poignant (having a deeply moving or affecting quality).
• “malignancy” refers to the state or quality of being malignant (harmful, especially in the context of cancer).

Option A says “Denoting a quality or state”, which matches the analysis of these words. Option B is incorrect as the words don't relate to afflictions or parasites. Option C is incorrect as the words don't relate to a state of connection.

Answer:

A. Denoting a quality or state