Read the following passage and answer the question.

prudence, indeed, will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes . .

in the passage above, which word provides a context clue to the meaning of transient?

prudence
dictate
established
light

Choice D (light)

Explanation:

Light

Explanation:

In this passage, the idea of established governments is contrasted to the idea of "light and transient" ones. If we cannot clearly understand what the author means by "transient" governments, we can try to look for clues that explain the meaning of this word. The author presents "light" and "transient" as somewhat equivalent. They are both used to describe a government that does not have the support of long-established authority, experience or tradition.

i believe the answer is d

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