Question

c. directions: write the letter of the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. 1. laurel looked upon her brother disdainfully when he ____. a. spilled syrup on her skirt b. won the race c. helped her fix her car d. gave her the cd shed wanted 2. amelie was afraid that her grandmother’s pneumonia might precipitate her __. a. recovery b. cough c. death d. lungs 3. the moving van was stuffed with an ____ of furniture, tools, and automobile parts. a. extravaganza b. aggregation c. imbalance d. offload

Explanation:

1. "Disdainfully" means looking with contempt. Spilling syrup on her skirt is a careless act that would likely earn contempt from a sibling, while the other options are positive or neutral actions that would not prompt disdain.
2. Pneumonia is a serious lung infection that can lead to death. The word "precipitate" means to cause something suddenly, so the most logical outcome Amelie fears is her grandmother's death.
3. The sentence describes a moving van filled with a collection of various items. "Aggregation" means a group of disparate items collected together, which matches the context of furniture, tools, and auto parts.

Answer:

1. A. spilled syrup on her skirt
2. C. death
3. B. aggregation