Question

\adults sometimes have little time, or there are other circumstances that prevent them from doing certain chores, so they hire dependable kids to take over those jobs.\ (paragraph 13)
the word circumstances derives from the latin word part circum-, meaning \around.\ based on this information, choose the likely meaning of circumstances as it is used in this passage.
a. consequential decision
b. surrounding situation
c. entangling details
d. challenging issues

Explanation:

The Latin root circum- means "around". In the context of the sentence, circumstances refers to the situations or conditions (surrounding situations) that prevent adults from doing chores.

Answer:

B. surrounding situation