Understanding Contextual Meanings

Question

Read the following sentences. If the word in bold is used correctly, write C on the line. If the word is used incorrectly, write a new sentence using the word correctly.

1. The sterilized implements were laid out on the tray before surgery. The word in bold is implements

2. I needed an extra-strong visionary tO read the small print. The word in bold is visionary

3. The dinner table was beset for eight people. The word in bold is beset

4. A large vanguard was needed to move all our furniture. The word in bold is vanguard

5. The expenses for the proposed business are unfortunately prohibitive. The word in bold is prohibitive

6. Veterans like to gather in the community center to reminisce. The word in bold is reminisce

7. The stage magician made a glass of water materialize out of a hat. The word in bold is materialize

8. The score was inconsequential because we played for love of the game. The word in bold is inconsequential

9. She took the most direct and circuitous route to her apartment. The word in bold is circuitous

10. The National Museum of African American History and Culture is adjacent to the Washington Monument. The word in bold is adjacent

Answer 1

1. C

2. I needed an extra-strong vision to read the small print.

3. The dinner table was set for eight people.

4. A large crowd was needed to move all our furniture.

5. The expenses for the proposed business are unfortunately high.

6. Veterans like to gather in the community center to share stories.

7. The stage magician made a glass of water appear out of a hat.

8. The score was not important because we played for love of the game.

9. She took the most direct and shortest route to her apartment.

10. C