Question

1. which of these words has the most positive connotation?

a. cheap
b. affordable
c. stingy
d. miserly

part d: context clues

1. the sentence reads: the boy was so famished that he ate three sandwiches in five minutes. what does famished most likely mean?

a. angry
b. hungry
c. sleepy
d. bored

1. the sentence reads: unlike his gregarious sister, he preferred to stay home and read. what does gregarious most likely mean?

a. quiet
b. shy
c. outgoing
d. tired

Explanation:

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To determine the word with the most positive connotation, we analyze each option:

• "Cheap" often implies low quality or being stingy with money (negative connotation).
• "Affordable" means reasonably priced, accessible, and has a positive connotation as it suggests something is within one's financial means.
• "Stingy" means being unwilling to spend money, which is negative.
• "Miserly" also means being extremely stingy, negative.

We use context clues from the sentence "The boy was so famished that he ate three sandwiches in five minutes." Eating three sandwiches quickly suggests a strong need for food.

• "Angry" is about emotion, not related to eating.
• "Hungry" fits as eating a lot quickly is a result of being very hungry (famished means extremely hungry).
• "Sleepy" is about tiredness, not related to eating.
• "Bored" is about lack of interest, not related to eating.

The sentence "Unlike his gregarious sister, he preferred to stay home and read" uses "unlike" to show a contrast. He prefers to stay home (implying he is more introverted), so his sister is the opposite.

• "Quiet" is not the opposite of staying home to read (introverted behavior).
• "Shy" is not the direct opposite of staying home; it's about social anxiety.
• "Outgoing" means sociable, liking to be around others, which is the opposite of staying home to read (so his sister is outgoing).
• "Tired" is about fatigue, not related to social behavior.

Answer:

B. Affordable

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