Question

using context for each item, determine whether the boldface word from pages 58 - 59 makes sense in the context of the sentence. circle the item numbers next to the six sentences in which the words are used correctly. 1. it will take months for the residents of the neighborhood to recover from the reverie caused by the fire. 2. the knights vowed to never behave in any way that would discredit the honorable reputation of their king. 3. before you read a chapter in a textbook, do you scan the headings and look at the pictures to see what it will be about? 4. the purpose of the meeting is to generate ideas for this year’s fundraiser and decide which ones we like best. 5. after many years of ovation, the artist’s work has been rediscovered and is suddenly soaring in value. 6. everyone admired the plight that the team showed as it came from behind in the last minutes of the game and managed to win by three points. 7. we never thought you were guilty of ingratitude; we simply assumed that you were too busy to write a thank - you note while you were traveling. 8. in bowling, your objective is to topple as many pins as you can during each turn. 9. did the jury acquit the defendant or find her guilty? 10. now that the long weekend is here, we are looking forward to three days of strife and relaxation. unit 4 ■ 59

Explanation:

1. "Reverie" means day - dreaming. A fire would cause shock, not reverie, so it's incorrect.
2. "Discredit" means to harm the reputation, which makes sense for knights not wanting to harm their king's reputation.
3. "Scan" as in quickly looking at headings and pictures before reading a chapter is correct usage.
4. "Generate" meaning to come up with ideas for a fundraiser is correct.
5. "Ovation" is applause. It doesn't make sense in terms of an artist's work being rediscovered after years.
6. "Plight" is a difficult situation, not the effort shown by a team, so it's incorrect.
7. "Ingratitude" meaning lack of thankfulness fits the context of not writing a thank - you note.
8. "Topple" meaning to knock over pins in bowling is correct.
9. "Acquit" meaning to find not guilty is correct in the context of a jury's decision.
10. "Strife" means conflict, which is the opposite of what one looks forward to on a weekend of relaxation, so it's incorrect.

Answer:

1. The knights vowed to never behave in any way that would discredit the honorable reputation of their king.
2. Before you read a chapter in a textbook, do you scan the headings and look at the pictures to see what it will be about?
3. The purpose of the meeting is to generate ideas for this year’s fundraiser and decide which ones we like best.
4. We never thought you were guilty of ingratitude; we simply assumed that you were too busy to write a thank - you note while you were traveling.
5. In bowling, your objective is to topple as many pins as you can during each turn.
6. Did the jury acquit the defendant or find her guilty?