Question

activity 4: writing about literature
directions: use each of your vocabulary words in a sentence. make sure that your sentence demonstrates your understanding of the vocabulary word’s meaning.

1. benign
2. commensurate
3. dubious

Explanation:

1. "Benign" means not harmful or malignant. A sentence could be: The benign tumor caused no health problems.
2. "Commensurate" means corresponding in size, amount, or degree. A sentence could be: His pay is commensurate with his experience.
3. "Dubious" means hesitating or doubting. A sentence could be: I am dubious about his claims of winning the lottery.

Answer:

1. The benign tumor caused no health problems.
2. His pay is commensurate with his experience.
3. I am dubious about his claims of winning the lottery.