Question

complete the text with the correct pair of words. kenneth likes to ride five miles on the ____ bicycle and then ____ to his weight - lifting routine. stationery... precede stationary... proceed stationary... precede stationery... proceed

Explanation:

1. Analyze the first blank: "stationery" refers to writing materials (like paper, pens), while "stationary" means not moving or fixed. A bicycle used for exercise that doesn't move (like an exercise bike) is a "stationary" bicycle. So we eliminate options with "stationery" for the first blank.
2. Analyze the second blank: "precede" means to come before (used as a verb, e.g., "A precedes B"), while "proceed" means to go forward or continue. The sentence means Kenneth rides the bike and then continues to his weight - lifting routine, so "proceed" is correct. The correct pair is "stationary... proceed".

Answer:

stationary... proceed