Question

Which of the following BEST defines the underlined word below? Shelley was convinced that Allan felt strongly towards her because of a long-held prejudice, not something she had actually done wrong.

A. uncontrollable love for a person
B. hatred of a person based on his or her skin color
C. judgment of a person based on his or her actions
D. a preconceived opinion not based on actual fact

Answer 1

The underlined word is defined as a preconceived opinion not based on actual fact.

Step-by-step explanation:

The underlined word in the sentence 'Shelley was convinced that Allan felt strongly towards her because of a long-held prejudice, not something she had actually done wrong' is defined as a preconceived opinion not based on actual fact. In this context, Shelley believed that Allan's feelings towards her were based on a prejudice he held, rather than any actual wrongdoing on her part. This definition aligns with option D, 'a preconceived opinion not based on actual fact'.