Question

use the thesaurus entry for assess to answer the question.
assess
verb
definition: to make a judgment about something;
to impose a fee
synonyms: appraise, charge, fine, judge, test, value
antonyms: guess, ignore, neglect, pardon
which synonym best replaces the word assess in the
sentence below?
we asked the antiques dealer to assess the value of the
clock before we decided to sell it.
○ appraise
○ charge
○ fine
○ test

Explanation:

In the given sentence, "assess" refers to evaluating the monetary value of an antique clock. Among the synonyms, "appraise" specifically means to assess the value of something (especially property or antiques), which matches the context perfectly. The other options do not fit: "charge" and "fine" relate to imposing fees, and "test" refers to examining for quality or performance, not value.

Answer:

A. appraise