Question

read the lines from passage 3.
\jove saw what gifts the rival powrs designd
and took th impartial scales, resolvd to show\ (lines 17–18)
using knowledge of root words and derivations, what is the meaning of the word impartial as it is used in line 18?
a fair and just
b divine and godly
c new and unfinished
d gifted and bestowed

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "impartial", we analyze its root word. The root "part" relates to bias or taking sides, and the prefix "im - " means "not". So "impartial" means not taking sides, which aligns with "fair and just". The other options: "divine and godly" (B) doesn't relate to the root; "new and unfinished" (C) is irrelevant; "gifted and bestowed" (D) also doesn't match the root - based meaning.

Answer:

A. fair and just