You have received a document that uses a word with several different denotations. Which of the following is MOST necessary to determine which meaning is correct?
A) An unabridged dictionary and thesaurus.
B) The subject matter of the sentence.
C) The context in which the word appears.
D) A knowledge of the writer's native language.
E) An educated guess.

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The context in which the word appears is most necessary to determine its correct meaning, as it provides clues about how the word is being used in the sentence or document.

You Have Received a Document That Uses a Word with Several