Which meaning of RESOLUTION refers to a personal promise to oneself?

• A. A formal statement of intent or opinion
• B. A personal promise to oneself
• C. A group voting decision
• D. An official decree

Answer: (B)

This item tests understanding of resolution as a personal promise to oneself—a firm determination to act or keep a plan. When someone makes a resolution, they’re committing to a goal and vowing to follow through, like “I will exercise every day” or “I will quit smoking.” That self-imposed commitment is what makes this sense distinct from the others.

In contrast, a formal statement of intent or opinion is something an organization might adopt in a meeting, a group voting decision is a decision reached by voting, and an official decree is a formal order issued by an authority. So the meaning that best fits a personal promise to oneself is the self-directed resolve sense.