Question

directions: on the line, write the letter of the word or phrase that has the same meaning as the word in capital letters.

1. commotion:

a. bustle
b. action
c. delivery
d. restriction

1. precipitate:

a. prevent
b. dissuade
c. cause
d. expect

1. disdainfully:

a. loudly
b. contemptuously
c. gladly
d. beautifully

1. sinister:

a. joyful
b. puzzling
c. righteous
d. threatening

Explanation:

1. "Commotion" means a state of noisy confusion, which matches "bustle" (busy, noisy activity).
2. "Precipitate" can mean to cause something to happen suddenly, which aligns with "cause".
3. "Disdainfully" means to act with contempt, so "contemptuously" is the synonym.
4. "Sinister" means giving the impression that something harmful is going to happen, which matches "threatening".

Answer:

1. A. bustle
2. C. cause
3. B. contemptuously
4. D. threatening