Question

read this sentence:

we havent yet found anyone to underwrite our documentary film project, and theres no way i can afford it on my own.

based on the context clues in the sentence, what does the word underwrite mean?

a. present publicly
b. pay to attend
c. agree to finance
d. enthusiastically support

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "underwrite", analyze the context: the sentence says they can't afford the project alone and need someone to underwrite it. Option A ("Present publicly") doesn't relate to financing. Option B ("Pay to attend") is about attending, not funding a project. Option D ("Enthusiastically support") is about emotional support, not financial. Option C ("Agree to finance") matches the need for funding the project.

Answer:

C. Agree to finance