Read the following sentence: "Columbus's incomplete knowledge of world geography and the imprecise navigational devices he broug
ht with him caused him to inadvertently discover North America and all the rich natural resources available there." As used in this sentence, what does "inadvertently" mean? a Happily b Purposely c Accidentally d Fortunately
According to the sentence given, Christopher Columbus had limited knowledge of world geography and inaccurate navigational devices; and as a result of this, he was able to accidentally discover North America and all the available riches there.
The word "inadvertently" as used in the sentence means accidentally.
Fortunato and Montresor are alike in social status. They are both noblemen, evidenced by their coats-of-arms and the fact that they call each other friend.
