Question

use the following definitions to answer the question.
assent:

1. (noun) an agreement
2. (verb) to express agreement

ascent:

1. (noun) an upward slope or incline
2. (verb) to climb

read the sentence.
the measure passed with a majority ______.
which word correctly completes the sentence?
assent (noun)
assent (verb)
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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the sentence "The measure passed with a majority ______" and the definitions:

• "assent (noun)" means an agreement. In the sentence, we need a noun to follow "majority" and convey that the measure passed with most people's agreement.
• "assent (verb)" is incorrect because the sentence structure requires a noun (after "majority"), not a verb. "ascent" is about climbing or upward slope, which doesn't fit the context of a measure passing. So "assent (noun)" is the correct choice.

Answer:

assent (noun)