Question

v.1.2 coincidence
question: using these word parts, what does coincidence most likely mean? highlight your choice
word parts:

• prefix co- = together, with
• latin root -cid- / -cis- / -cad- = to fall or happen

a. two events that happen together
b. something that falls apart
c. a repeated mistake
d. a sudden fall or collapse

Explanation:

The prefix "co -" means "together, with" and the Latin root "-cid - / -cis - / -cad -" means "to fall or happen". So "coincidence" should be related to things happening together. Option a says "Two events that happen together", which aligns with the meaning from the word parts. Option b has "falls apart" which is not in line with "co -". Option c about "repeated mistake" has no relation to the word parts. Option d about "sudden fall or collapse" also doesn't match the combined meaning of the prefix and root.

Answer:

A. Two events that happen together