Question

Be·tray v. \bē- 'trā\

1. to lead astray
2. to give to an enemy by treachery

Middle English, from be- + trayen (to betray)

Marqus wants to determine which of the two definitions from the entry above is correct in context. What should he do?

Match the origin of the word to the author's nationality
Verify that he is pronouncing the word accurately
Determine which part of speech is used in the text
Insert each meaning into the original passage

Answer 1

the answer is option B.to give to an enemy by treachery
Treachery meaning the betrayal of trust action or deceptive nature

Answer 2

Insert each meaning into the original passage

Step-by-step explanation:

Marcus has found two different meanings for the same word and is in doubt of what meaning is what he needs to use in a passage. The way Marcus will solve this is quite easy, what he is going to do is this: He will insert each meaning into the original passage, the meaning that can get fit and make the passage keep its meaning is the definition that Marcus is looking for .