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)
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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.

Answer 1

Here are the sentences with underlined words and matched replacements with a more positive connotation:

1. **Cacophony** - can be replaced with **harmony**.
Matched Sentence: "Their living room décor was done in rich, bold colors." (Bold colors can create a harmonious environment.)

2. **Dread** - can be replaced with **curiosity**.
Matched Sentence: "When I heard a strange howl coming from the backyard, I peeked out the window with a sense of **curiosity**."

3. **Bold** - retains a positive connotation.
Matched Sentence: "Their living room décor was done in rich, bold colors."

4. **Crestfallen** - can be replaced with **sorrowful**.
Matched Sentence: "With the loss of his partner of 30 years, he was completely **sorrowful**."

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