Question

Select all the correct answers.
Which two sentences use definition 2 of the word absurd?

absurd /əb-ˈzərd / adj.
1. impossible to take seriously
2. extremely inappropriate
3. ridiculous
4. laughably foolish or false
Ralph finds his friend Selena's habit of only wearing pink clothes on Wednesdays completely absurd.
When Mischa is feeling blue, she likes to think about how absurd life can be sometimes.
It is absurd that Paul's dog tries to fetch the ball even when Paul only pretends to throw it.
Tom made an absurd request to go out at three o'clock in the morning.
After receiving a scolding from the teacher, Frances took the absurd action of running out of the classroom.

Answer 1

Sentences 4 and 5.

- Tom made an absurd request to go out at three o'clock in the morning. (an inappropriate/unreasonable request)
- After receiving a scolding from the teacher, Frances took the absurd action of running out of the classroom. (inappropriate behavior in that context)