Question

1. part a: what does the word \accomplice\ mean as it is used in paragraph 12? a. the victim of a crime b. a person who helps another commit a crime c. a person who accuses someone else of committing a crime d. a person who is slow to act

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "accomplice", we analyze each option:

• Option A: A crime victim is not an accomplice.
• Option B: An accomplice is someone who helps in committing a crime, which matches the definition of "accomplice".
• Option C: A person who accuses is an accuser, not an accomplice.
• Option D: A person slow to act is unrelated to the term "accomplice".

Answer:

B. a person who helps another commit a crime