Question

select the correct answer.
read paragraph 1.
(1) \at about twelve oclock, the combined army was arranged and drawn up in two lines extending more than a mile in length. the americans were drawn up in a line on the right side of the road, and the french occupied the left. at the head of the former, the great american commander george washington, mounted on his noble courser, took his station, attended by his aides. at the head of the latter was posted the excellent count rochambeau and his suite. the french troops, in complete uniform, displayed a martial and noble appearance; their bands of music, of which the timbrel formed a part, is a delightful novelty, and produced while marching to the ground a most enchanting effect.
which phrase best defines the meaning of the word suite as used in the paragraph?
a. grouping of rooms occupied as a unit
b. set of matched furniture
c. set of music compositions often tied by theme and in the same key
d. personal staff accompanying an official who is on official business

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "suite" in the paragraph, we analyze the context. The paragraph describes Count Rochambeau and his "suite" in a military setting (with troops, commanders). Option A refers to rooms, which is irrelevant here. Option B refers to furniture, which doesn't fit. Option C refers to music compositions, but the context is about a person's entourage. Option D refers to a personal staff accompanying an official, which matches the context of Rochambeau being attended by his suite (staff) in a military/official setting.

Answer:

D. personal staff accompanying an official who is on official business