Question
Find the underlined word in each sentence. Match it with a sentence whose underlined word has the same meaning but a more positive connotation.(2 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
The malfunctioning car engine let out a cacophony of sounds before it completely broke down.
When I heard a strange howl coming from the backyard, I peeked out the window with a sense of dread.
Their living room décor was done in rich, bold colors.
With the loss of his partner of 30 years, he was completely crestfallen.
The option "She is not <u>discouraged </u>by the bad weather; she’ll run in any weather, rain or shine." (4 of 4) has been selected. Press tab to choose a response area, and spacebar to insert it. Press escape to cancel.
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
The malfunctioning car engine let out a cacophony of sounds before it completely broke down.
When I heard a strange howl coming from the backyard, I peeked out the window with a sense of dread.
Their living room décor was done in rich, bold colors.
With the loss of his partner of 30 years, he was completely crestfallen.
The option "She is not <u>discouraged </u>by the bad weather; she’ll run in any weather, rain or shine." (4 of 4) has been selected. Press tab to choose a response area, and spacebar to insert it. Press escape to cancel.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Sure! Here are the sentences with the underlined words and their matched counterparts with a more positive connotation:
1. **Cacophony** (from the first sentence)
- Matched with: "The music festival was filled with a delightful **symphony** of sounds."
2. **Dread** (from the second sentence)
- Matched with: "When I heard a strange howl coming from the backyard, I peeked out the window with a sense of **curiosity**."
3. **Bold** (from the third sentence)
- Matched with: "Their living room décor was done in rich, vibrant **colors**."
4. **Crestfallen** (from the fourth sentence)
- Matched with: "Despite the loss of his partner of 30 years, he remained **hopeful** for the future."
For the selected option related to "discouraged," it retains a negative connotation. A more positive counterpart could be: "She is not **daunted** by the bad weather; she’ll run in any weather, rain or shine."
If you need further suggestions or adjustments, feel free to ask!
1. **Cacophony** (from the first sentence)
- Matched with: "The music festival was filled with a delightful **symphony** of sounds."
2. **Dread** (from the second sentence)
- Matched with: "When I heard a strange howl coming from the backyard, I peeked out the window with a sense of **curiosity**."
3. **Bold** (from the third sentence)
- Matched with: "Their living room décor was done in rich, vibrant **colors**."
4. **Crestfallen** (from the fourth sentence)
- Matched with: "Despite the loss of his partner of 30 years, he remained **hopeful** for the future."
For the selected option related to "discouraged," it retains a negative connotation. A more positive counterpart could be: "She is not **daunted** by the bad weather; she’ll run in any weather, rain or shine."
If you need further suggestions or adjustments, feel free to ask!