Question

2a using words in context
read the following sentences. if the word in bold is used correctly, write c on
the line. if the word is used incorrectly, write i on the line.

1. (a) in 1878, thomas edison began the process of electrifying the country. ____

(b) the actress gave an electrifying performance. ____
(c) the former senator was electrified by the people to be president. ____
(d) write down what you want to electrify for the school project. ____

1. (a) the tomatoes are dehydrated from being left in the sun to dry. ____

(b) drink the hot tea to warm up and dehydrate. ____
(c) dehydration is cured by drinking water. ____
(d) dehydration is used to extinguish wildfires. ____

1. (a) do you like the beginning or the endeavor of the novel best? ____

(b) judges endeavor to apply the law fairly. ____
(c) the girl will endeavor to get an a on the test. ____
(d) scotts endeavor to reach the south pole made him a national hero. ____

1. (a) young children need to be simulated to learn to read. ____

(b) an actor simulates a range of human emotions. ____
(c) training programs for astronauts attempt to simulate real-life situations
in space. ____
(d) reading about africa simulated my interest in visiting. ____

1. (a) the longer he was kept waiting, the more cursory asif became. ____

(b) a cursory search helped them quickly find the car keys. ____
(c) a cursory glance told the teacher that everyone was studying. ____
(d) i checked the schedule to see what dates the cursory team was in town. ____

1. (a) cuts and abrasions were treated in the first aid tent. ____

(b) coach allens abrasive manner made him unpopular with the students. ____
(c) the abrasive sand rubbed her foot uncomfortably. ____
(d) the abrasion on the water was smooth and calm. ____

1. (a) try not to succumb to your doubts. ____

(b) more soldiers succumbed to disease than died in the war. ____
(c) the apples are succumbing ripe on the tree. ____
(d) i like to succumb in my favorite armchair with a good book. ____

Explanation:

Each entry checks if the bold word fits its context by verifying standard definitions and usage:

1. Electrify/electrifying/electrified means to power with electricity, or (figuratively) to excite.
2. Dehydrate/dehydration refers to losing water from the body/substance, or the state of being dry.
3. Endeavor means to try hard (verb) or an effort (noun).
4. Simulate/simulated means to imitate or replicate; the incorrect uses confuse it with "stimulate".
5. Cursory means hasty/superficial; it cannot describe a team.
6. Abrasion/abrasive refers to a scraped injury, or a rough/irritating quality.
7. Succumb means to give in to a negative force (temptation, illness, despair).

Answer:

1. (a) C

(b) C
(c) I
(d) I

1. (a) C

(b) I
(c) C
(d) I

1. (a) I

(b) C
(c) C
(d) C

1. (a) I

(b) C
(c) C
(d) I

1. (a) I

(b) I
(c) C
(d) I

1. (a) C

(b) C
(c) C
(d) I

1. (a) C

(b) C
(c) I
(d) I