Question

2.b: yes or no?
directions: respond to the following statements by circling \yes\ or
o.\

1. yes no an obstinate dog would be difficult to train.
2. yes no an antiseptic could cause a harmful infection.
3. yes no a contradiction could cause confusion.
4. yes no it is safe to obstruct the airways you use for breathing.
5. yes no an antisocial person probably enjoys being home.
6. yes no when two objects are similar they contrast with each other.
7. yes no if you counterbalance an object it is likely to tip over.
8. yes no an antagonist opposes the hero of the story.
9. yes no an obnoxious person is pleasant to be around.
10. yes no being counterproductive will help you achieve your goals.

Explanation:

1. "Obstinate" means stubborn, so a stubborn dog is hard to train.
2. An antiseptic is used to prevent infection, not cause it.
3. A contradiction is conflicting information, which causes confusion.
4. Obstructing airways blocks breathing, which is unsafe.
5. "Antisocial" means avoiding social interaction, so they prefer being home.
6. "Contrast" means being different, not similar.
7. Counterbalancing stabilizes an object, preventing tipping.
8. An antagonist is the character that opposes the hero in a story.
9. "Obnoxious" means unpleasant, not pleasant to be around.
10. "Counterproductive" means hindering goals, not helping achieve them.

Answer:

1. Yes
2. No
3. Yes
4. No
5. Yes
6. No
7. No
8. Yes
9. No
10. No