Question

Read the sentence.

The chairman presided over the meeting.

If the Latin root sedçre means “to sit,” what does presided mean?


not before, or cancelled
saw before, or watched
sat before, or controlled
heard before, or listened

Answer 1

sat before or controlled

Answer 2

Since the original meaning of that word (presided) means, management or control, I believe that your answer might be option C. Sat before, or controlled