While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: • Started in 1925, the Scripps National Spelling Bee is a US-based spelling competition. • The words used in the competition have diverse linguistic origins. • In 2008, Sameer Mishra won by correctly spelling the word “guerdon.” • “Guerdon” derives from the Anglo-French word “guerdun.” • In 2009, Kavya Shivashankar won by correctly spelling the word “Laodicean.” • “Laodicean” derives from the ancient Greek word “Laodíkeia.” The student wants to emphasize a difference in the origins of the two words. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
Correct answer: A (parsed from the explanation — this source omits an answer key for this item)
Explanation
Choice A is the best answer. Noting that “guerdon” is of Anglo-French origin and “Laodicean” is of ancient Greek origin, the sentence uses “while” to emphasize a difference in the origins of the two words. Choice B is incorrect. While the sentence emphasizes two words used in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, it doesn’t emphasize (or mention) the words’ linguistic origins. Choice C is incorrect. While the sentence specifies the linguistic origin of one word used in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, it doesn’t mention the other word or emphasize a difference in the two words’ origins. Choice D is incorrect. While the sentence makes a generalization about words used in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, it doesn’t emphasize a difference in the words’ origins.
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