Question

exercise b usage
if the boldfaced word is used correctly, write correct above it. if not, draw a line through it and write the correct vocabulary word above it.

1. although it was sunny most of the day, interlaced showers dampened the field.
2. the patient received intravenous medication after the operation.
3. as he worked in the kitchen, harry used the interplay to talk to his brother upstairs.
4. intrastate packages were shipped by truck from chicago, illinois, to naperville, illinois.
5. before we vote on the matter, id like to interject a word of caution.

exercise c context clues
write the vocabulary word that best fits each sentence.

1. the verbal ____________ between the two stand-up comedians was very clever.
2. their dialogue was ____________ with many references to well-known political figures.
3. the sophomore pacers beat the senior all-stars at the ____________ basketball tournament.
4. next tuesday, the senators will ____________ several environmental experts on air pollution.
5. the president of finland served as the ____________ in peace negotiations between the warring parties in yugoslavia.
6. miguel heard a(n) ____________ knocking, but each time he went to the door no one was there.
7. the patient cannot eat solid food right after the operation, so this ____________ tube supplies a glucose solution to the bloodstream.
8. he chose to ____________ humorous remarks into serious political commentary.
9. indiana university and purdue university are ____________ basketball rivals.
10. every morning, our principal makes announcements over the ____________

Explanation:

EXERCISE B (Usage)

1. "Interlaced" means woven together; the correct word for scattered showers is "intermittent".
2. "Intravenous" (given through a vein) is correct for post-operation medication.
3. "Interplay" refers to mutual interaction; the correct word for a device to talk upstairs is "intercom".
4. "Intrastate" (within one state) is correct for shipping between two Illinois locations.
5. "Interject" (to insert a comment) is correct for adding a caution before a vote.

1. Refers to verbal back-and-forth between comedians: "interplay"
2. Means filled with references: "interlaced"
3. Means within a state (high school tournament): "intrastate"
4. Means to question experts formally: "interrogate"
5. Refers to a neutral go-between in negotiations: "intermediary"
6. Means occasional, on-and-off knocking: "intermittent"
7. Refers to a vein-delivered feeding tube: "intravenous"
8. Means to insert remarks into commentary: "interject"
9. Means between two institutions: "intercollegiate"
10. Refers to a communication system for announcements: "intercom"

Answer:

1. ~~interlaced~~ intermittent
2. correct
3. ~~interplay~~ intercom
4. correct
5. correct

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EXERCISE C (Context Clues)