Question

question 9: which words from paragraph 3 help the reader understand the meaning of the word ascertain? a almost universally b send in spies c the frequency of this d a wise head

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the context clues for "ascertain" (meaning to find out/determine).

• Option A: "almost universally" refers to prevalence, not helping with "ascertain".
• Option B: "send in spies" implies gathering information to find out (ascertain) something, so this phrase provides context for the meaning of "ascertain".
• Option C: "The frequency of this" is about how often something happens, not related to "ascertain".
• Option D: "a wise head" refers to a person’s wisdom, not related to "ascertain".

Answer:

B. send in spies