Question

Use the context to determine the definition of the underlined word. The conglomerates had a hand in most of the cities main projects. a. a foreign business c. a privately owned business b. a corporation engaging in many different kinds of business d. all of the above

Answer 1

Answer:  d. all of the above

Explanation:

Conglomerates are private companies that are engaged in various businesses. They also have branches around the world because they service various countries and markets.

Such companies are very powerful because of the influence they wield in the various countries that they operate in. Some well known conglomerates include: Am-azon, Fa-cebook, Dangote, Wal-mart and even Apple.