Question

In which of the following sentences is context most helpful in understanding the italicized word?

A. Tulip trees are ubiquitous in Virginia and in some other parts of the United States as well.
B. John's friends surreptitiously planned a housewarming party for him soon after he had moved in.
C. Mary is magnanimous in all of her dealings with people, even when she does not know a person well.
D. Peter's mother was adamant that he should attend college, but his father did not seem to care.

Answer 1

Context is most helpful in understanding the word 'magnanimous' in the sentence 'Mary is magnanimous in all of her dealings with people, even when she does not know a person well.'

Step-by-step explanation:

In the sentence 'Mary is magnanimous in all of her dealings with people, even when she does not know a person well,' context is most helpful in understanding the word 'magnanimous.' This is because the surrounding words and the overall meaning of the sentence provide clues about the word's meaning.