Notebook Indicate whether the concept vocabulary word is used correctly in each sentence. Explain your answers.

Question

The frightening cat hid in the corner and mewed pathetically. Correct; pathetically properly describes mewed (example).



We lamented the loss of our favorite teacher when she moved to another state.



The baby was so distressed by the attention that she grinned widely and clapped her hands.



The dog was old and sick, but I still cried mournfully when she died.

Answer 1

1. The sentence is correct: "We lamented the loss of our favorite teacher when she moved to another state."
   Explanation: "Lamented" is used correctly here as it means to express sorrow or regret. In this context, the speaker is expressing sadness about the loss of their teacher, which aligns with the meaning of the word.

2. The sentence is incorrect: "The baby was so distressed by the attention that she grinned widely and clapped her hands." Explanation: The word "distressed" means experiencing anxiety, sorrow, or pain. Typically, one would not "grin widely" and "clap hands" when feeling distressed; these actions imply happiness or enjoyment. Therefore, the use of "distressed" does not accurately describe the baby’s reaction.

3. The sentence is correct: "The dog was old and sick, but I still cried mournfully when she died."
   Explanation: "Mournfully" is used correctly here as it describes the expression of grief or sadness. The context of crying for a deceased beloved pet, especially one that was old and sick, fits well with the meaning of "mournfully."

Overall, the first and fourth sentences use their respective vocabulary words correctly, while the second sentence does not.