Question

cede, ceed = \to go\
pre- = \before, earlier\
pro- = \forward\

review the list of word parts. which sentence uses the underlined word correctly?

• a short film will precede the discussion.
• after you sign in, please precede to the auditorium.
• at her school, recess always proceeds lunch.

Explanation:

Analyze the word parts and definitions

• Root: cede, ceed = "to go"
• Prefix: pre- = "before, earlier"
• Prefix: pro- = "forward"
• Therefore:
• precede (pre- + cede) = "to go before"
• proceed (pro- + ceed) = "to go forward"

Evaluate each sentence context

• Sentence 1: "A short film will precede the discussion."
• Context: The film comes before the discussion.
• Meaning: "go before" fits perfectly.
• Sentence 2: "After you sign in, please precede to the auditorium."
• Context: Moving forward to the auditorium.
• Correct word: proceed ("go forward"), not precede.
• Sentence 3: "At her school, recess always proceeds lunch."
• Context: Recess comes before lunch.
• Correct word: precedes ("goes before"), not proceeds.

Determine the correct option

• Only the first sentence uses the underlined word correctly.

Answer:

• (A) A short film will precede the discussion. (Correct answer)
• (B) After you sign in, please precede to the auditorium.
• (C) At her school, recess always proceeds lunch.