Question

excavate
6 potential points
i could not help but excavate my surprise at the shocking part of the movie.
during the fall, many animals excavate a safe place for winter hibernation.
the liquidy cranberry sauce will excavate as it cools in the refrigerator.
treasure hunters try to excavate sunken ships from the ocean floor.
i begin to excavate in anticipation of my familys delicious holiday feast.

Explanation:

The word "excavate" means to make a hole in the ground by digging, or to uncover something by digging. In the given sentences, the correct usage is where digging - related actions are described. "I could not help but excavate my surprise" is an incorrect metaphorical use. "The liquidy cranberry sauce will excavate" is incorrect as it's not a proper use of the word for a liquid's action. "I begin to excavate in anticipation" is also an incorrect non - digging related use. The sentences "During the fall, many animals excavate a safe place for winter hibernation" and "Treasure hunters try to excavate sunken ships from the ocean floor" use "excavate" in the context of digging or uncovering by digging.

Answer:

B. During the fall, many animals excavate a safe place for winter hibernation; D. Treasure hunters try to excavate sunken ships from the ocean floor