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Read the sentence and study the table.

"The women's club held fundraisers on a semiannual basis."

\begin{tabular}{|c|c|}
\hline Prefix & Meaning \\
\hline semi- & \begin{tabular}{l}
half in value; \\
happening once \\
halfway through a \\
specific time \\
period
\end{tabular} \\
\hline
\end{tabular}

Based on the definition of the prefix, what does the word "semiannual" mean?

A. once a year
B. twice a year
C. twice a month
D. every other year



Answer :

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To solve this problem, let's break down the prefix "semi-" using the information from the table.

1. Analyzing the Prefix "semi-":
- The table provides the meaning of the prefix "semi-" as:
- Half in value
- Happening once halfway through a specific time period

2. Applying the Meaning to the Term "Semiannual":
- "Semiannual" incorporates the prefix "semi-" with the word "annual".
- "Annual" means happening once per year.
- Combining "semi-" with "annual":
- "Semiannual" means happening once halfway through a year.
- Since it occurs halfway through the year, it implies the event happens every half year.

3. Determining Frequency:
- If an event occurs every half year, it happens twice in one full year.

4. Choosing the Right Option:
- We are given four choices for the frequency:
- Once a year
- Twice a year
- Twice a month
- Every other year
- Based on our breakdown, "semiannual" indicates the event happens twice a year.

Therefore, the correct answer is:
Twice a year

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