Question

select all the sentences that use the word docile correctly.
the creaking floorboards and shadowy corners gave the gothic manor a certain docile atmosphere as vanessa crept cautiously through its eerie rooms.
the docile temperament of labrador retrievers makes them especially suitable as both domestic pets and guide dogs for the visually impaired.
moreover, the feudal system in medieval society enforced a hierarchical social structure in which serfs were expected to be docile and loyal to their lords.
freestyle bmx made its olympic debut at the tokyo 2020 games, showcasing the extreme tricks and stunts of the docile sport for the first time on a global stage.

Explanation:

The word "docile" means willing to obey or easy to control.

1. A gothic manor's eerie atmosphere is not "docile" (this uses the word incorrectly, as eerie implies unease, not compliance).
2. Labrador Retrievers are known for being calm and obedient, so describing their temperament as docile is correct.
3. Serfs in the feudal system were required to obey their lords, so describing them as docile is correct.
4. Freestyle BMX is an extreme, high-energy sport, so calling it "docile" is incorrect (it does not match the sport's nature).

Answer:

• The docile temperament of Labrador Retrievers makes them especially suitable as both domestic pets and guide dogs for the visually impaired.
• Moreover, the feudal system in medieval society enforced a hierarchical social structure in which serfs were expected to be docile and loyal to their lords.