Question

the word audience contains the root aud. what does the root aud mean? many look at or observe hear or listen

Explanation:

The root "aud" is related to hearing. The word "audience" refers to people who listen (hear) to a speaker, performance, etc. Among the options, "hear or listen" matches the meaning of the root "aud". "Many" is unrelated, and "look at or observe" is about seeing, not hearing.

Answer:

hear or listen