Question

read the sentence and answer the question that follows. the judges decision appeared arbitrary as he handed out inconsistent rulings without any apparent basis, causing confusion among the courtroom attendees. what is the meaning of arbitrary as revealed by the use of a context clue? a linear unit of measurement for water depth based on or in accordance with reason or logic relying on personal preferences or spontaneous choices instead of logic to set or arrange in a place or position, especially side by side question 8 5 pts (01.02 lc) a words denotation refers to the literal or dictionary definition. true false

Explanation:

• First question: The context mentions the judge had inconsistent rulings without basis, indicating 'arbitrary' as non - logical and preference - based.
• Second question: By definition, denotation is the literal or dictionary meaning of a word.

Answer:

• First question: C. Relying on personal preferences or spontaneous choices instead of logic
• Second question: True