Asked by Skye

Find the word to best complete the sentence.

After Bob's father died, he truly appreciated the ________ advice he received from other men who took a kindly interest in his upbringing.



A- avuncular


B- patrimony


C- matriarchal


D- patronymic



My choice is D.




Find the best word to complete the sentence.


The goal of some practical jokes is to ____ the victim.




A- fraternize


B- matriculate


C- mortify


D- patriarch


My choice is C.





Find the best word to complete the sentence.


Frederic Chopin showed signs of ____ talent when he began to compose music at the age of seven.



A- monogamous


B- moribund


C- nascent


D- matrix


My choice is C.



Answered by Writeacher
Make sure you have looked up and understood every single word that you are to choose from.

http://www.dictionary.com
Answered by Skye
I have :)
Answered by Ms. Sue
The first answer is wrong. The other two are correct.

Answered by Skye
Okay, thank you Ms. Sue, but after looking back at number 1, none of the answers sound correct to me.
Answered by Ms. Sue
What is the definition of each of those words?

Answered by Anonymous
avuncular: like an uncle

patrimony: a family inheritance

matriarchal: to register as a student at a college or a university

patronymic: name derived from a paternal ancestor
Answered by Skye
^^^ that was my post, but I forgot to submit my name on it, sorry
Answered by Skye
Those are the exact definitions from my book.
Answered by Ms. Sue
OK. Which of those definitions fits in the first sentence?
Answered by Skye
Ohhhh A.
Answered by Ms. Sue
Right. Avuncular describes a kindly man who acts like a favorite uncle.

Answered by Skye
Thank you so much!! I appreciate your help on figuring this out! :)
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're very welcome.
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