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What is an oath?

  1. A legal document

  2. An affirmation, a solemn spoken pledge

  3. A written promise

  4. A financial agreement

The correct answer is: An affirmation, a solemn spoken pledge

An oath is a promise or declaration that is made by an individual in a solemn and serious manner. It is a verbal affirmation that one will fulfill a specific responsibility or will adhere to a certain set of beliefs or values. While options A, C, and D may involve some form of promise or commitment, they do not specifically refer to a solemn or spoken pledge like an oath does. Additionally, an oath is typically not a legal document, as option A suggests, but rather a verbal or written expression of one's integrity and dedication.