Question

understanding contextual meanings
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.
2. i needed an extra - strong visionary to read the small print.
3. the dinner table was beset for eight people.
4. a large vanguard was needed to move all our furniture.
5. the expenses for the proposed business are unfortunately prohibitive.
6. veterans like to gather in the community center to reminisce.
7. the stage magician made a glass of water materialize out of a hat.
8. the score was inconsequential because we played for love of the game.
9. she took the most direct and circuitous route to her apartment.
10. the national museum of african american history and culture is adjacent to the

washington monument.

Explanation:

1. "Sterilized" is used correctly as surgical implements are indeed sterilized before surgery.
2. "Visionary" is a person with creative ideas about the future, not a tool for reading small print. Correct usage: The visionary entrepreneur came up with a groundbreaking idea.
3. "Beset" means troubled or harassed, not suitable for indicating capacity. Correct usage: The project was beset with problems. The correct word for capacity could be "seated". The dinner - table seated eight people.
4. "Vanguard" refers to people or groups leading the way in new developments, not something to move furniture. Correct usage: The vanguard of the movement marched forward.
5. "Prohibitive" is used correctly to describe expenses that are so high as to prevent something from being done.
6. "Reminisce" is used correctly as veterans often gather to talk about past experiences.
7. "Materialize" is used correctly as magicians make things seem to appear out of nowhere.
8. "Inconsequential" is used correctly to mean not important, which is appropriate as the score didn't matter since they played for love of the game.
9. "Direct" and "circuitous" are opposites, so this is incorrect. Correct usage: She took the most direct route to her apartment.
10. "Adjacent" is used correctly to mean next to or adjoining.

Answer:

1. C
2. Incorrect. The visionary entrepreneur came up with a groundbreaking idea.
3. Incorrect. The dinner - table seated eight people.
4. Incorrect. The vanguard of the movement marched forward.
5. C
6. C
7. C
8. C
9. Incorrect. She took the most direct route to her apartment.
10. C