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 Egyptian tombs with their opulent displays of wealth have fascinated visitors for years.The plane noise bothered the tenants so much, they petitioned to have the flight paths moved.The young student felt some apprehension around going to school for the first day, but he did great.She is not discouraged by the bad weather; she’ll run in any weather, rain or shine.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here are the sentences matched according to the meanings of the underlined words with a more positive connotation:
1. **Cacophony** → **The Egyptian tombs with their opulent displays of wealth have fascinated visitors for years.** (instead of a harsh noise, this highlights richness and fascination)
2. **Dread** → **The young student felt some apprehension around going to school for the first day, but he did great.** (apprehension has a slightly more positive connotation than dread)
3. **Crestfallen** → **She is not discouraged by the bad weather; she’ll run in any weather, rain or shine.** (not discouraged suggests resilience instead of feeling down)
4. **Bothered** → **Their living room décor was done in rich, bold colors.** (rich and bold colors suggest a much more positive connotation than bother)
These responses adjust for positive connotations while still preserving the meanings intended in the original context.
1. **Cacophony** → **The Egyptian tombs with their opulent displays of wealth have fascinated visitors for years.** (instead of a harsh noise, this highlights richness and fascination)
2. **Dread** → **The young student felt some apprehension around going to school for the first day, but he did great.** (apprehension has a slightly more positive connotation than dread)
3. **Crestfallen** → **She is not discouraged by the bad weather; she’ll run in any weather, rain or shine.** (not discouraged suggests resilience instead of feeling down)
4. **Bothered** → **Their living room décor was done in rich, bold colors.** (rich and bold colors suggest a much more positive connotation than bother)
These responses adjust for positive connotations while still preserving the meanings intended in the original context.