Question

1. (a) to modify something is to (b) set it free. (c) to extricate something is to (d) restore it to its proper place.
2. (a) a recurrence is (b) an anthology is (c) a handwritten document. (d) a collection of writings.

5 (a) an anonymous donation (b) a spontaneous donation (c) is one made without previous thought. (d) is one made with conditions attached.

1. (a) to instill something is to (b) bring it to an end. (c) to modify something is to (d) make changes to it.
2. (a) a recurring event is one (b) a pivotal event is one (c) that is of great importance. (d) that cannot be repeated.
3. (a) to encompass something is to (b) prevent it from occurring. (c) to instill something is to (d) enclose or encircle it.
4. (a) a carefully planned event. (b) a single step in a family’s descendants. (d) a generation is (c) a conjecture is
5. (a) an anonymous statement (b) is one expressing authority. (c) an imperative statement (d) is one that is handwritten.

3b just the right word improve each of the following sentences by crossing out the bold phrase and replacing it with a word (or a form of the word) from word list 3.

1. hercule poirot refused to make a judgment based on insufficient evidence when asked about the time of the robbery.
2. as soon as paul revere knew how the british soldiers were approaching boston, it was extremely urgent that he ride to lexington with the information.

Explanation:

1. "To modify" means to make changes, so (d) is correct.
2. An anthology is a collection of writings, so (d) is correct.
3. A spontaneous donation is made without previous thought, so (c) is correct.
4. "To modify" means to make changes, so (d) is correct.
5. A recurring event is one that happens again, while a pivotal event is of great importance, so (b) is correct for the description of a pivotal event.
6. "To encompass" means to enclose or encircle, so (d) is correct.
7. A conjecture is a guess or speculation, and the given options don't fully match the typical description well - but among them, no clear correct answer based on common definitions.
8. An imperative statement expresses authority, so (c) is correct.

For the sentence - improvement part, without the Word List 3, it's not possible to answer.

Answer:

1. d. make changes to it
2. d. a collection of writings
3. c. is one made without previous thought
4. d. make changes to it
5. b. A pivotal event is one that is of great importance
6. d. enclose or encircle it
7. No clear correct answer among options
8. c. An imperative statement is one expressing authority