Question

practice and apply
choose which of the two situations best fits each words meaning.

1. distend

after the thanksgiving meal, our stomachs were uncomfortably full.
platters of food completely covered the holiday table.

1. intention

the soccer player could not make a goal.
the soccer players purpose was to play better in the next game.

1. audacious

the daring boy brought gum to the computer lab.
a teacher caught the mischievous boy.

1. intrusion

the newspaper talked about the girls wrongful entrance into the clubhouse.
the girls interruption of the conversation made the club members unhappy.

1. serrated

the edge of the paper was cut into a decorative pattern.
the notched edge of the paper looked like a set of teeth.

Explanation:

1. "Distend" means to swell or expand due to internal pressure. A full - stomach situation after a meal fits this meaning.
2. "Intention" refers to a person's aim or purpose. The soccer player's goal for the next game shows intention.
3. "Audacious" means daring or fearless. A boy bringing gum to the computer lab shows audacity.
4. "Intrusion" implies an unwelcome or improper entry. The girl's wrongful entrance into the clubhouse is an intrusion.
5. "Serrated" describes an edge that is notched or saw - like. An edge that looks like teeth is serrated.

Answer:

1. After the Thanksgiving meal, our stomachs were uncomfortably full.
2. The soccer player's purpose was to play better in the next game.
3. The daring boy brought gum to the computer lab.
4. The newspaper talked about the girl's wrongful entrance into the clubhouse.
5. The notched edge of the paper looked like a set of teeth.