Question

using context
for each item, determine whether the boldface word from pages 62 - 63 makes sense in the context of the sentence. circle the item numbers next to the six sentences in which the words are used correctly.

1. critics praised the historical novelist for giving such a clear, elusive account of the louisiana purchase within a work of fiction.
2. the star athlete commented that children who dream of playing sports should work hard on the field rather than idolize the current players.
3. this small jar filled with sand from the beach is a keepsake to remind me of the amazing week i had during my vacation.
4. the clever detective was able to piece together the mystery based on a single strand of the perpetrators hair he found at the scene of the crime.
5. she offered a revocation to all involved by saying she was proud to have us as volunteers.
6. an earthquake of that magnitude has the potential to devastate entire regions.
7. i fear it makes no difference to my unforgiving friend how i repent for hurting his feelings.
8. when the main characters in the movie found a note warning them that they were in \mortal danger,\ i couldnt help but yell at the screen and tell them to turn back.
9. we dont have the time for you to deem for hours about what decision you should make.
10. the petty car is said to be more energy - efficient, but i dont think id feel safe in such a small vehicle.

unit 4

Explanation:

1. "Elusive" means difficult to find or pin - down, and a clear account cannot be elusive, so it's incorrect.
2. "Idolize" means to worship or admire someone as an idol, and it makes sense in the context of children's attitude towards current players.
3. "Keepsake" is a memento or a thing kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event, so it's correct for the sand - filled jar.
4. "Strand" as in a single hair makes sense in the detective - crime context.
5. "Revocation" means cancellation or annulment, and it doesn't fit the context of expressing pride in volunteers.
6. "Devastate" means to destroy or ruin severely, which is appropriate for an earthquake's potential.
7. "Repent" means to feel or show remorse for one's actions, and it's correct in the context of hurting a friend's feelings.
8. "Mortal" in the sense of deadly or life - threatening makes sense in the movie context.
9. "Deem" means to consider or judge, and it's not used correctly in the "deem for hours" phrase. It should be something like "deliberate for hours".
10. "Petty" means trivial or unimportant, not small in the sense of size for a car, so it's incorrect.

Answer:

1. The star athlete commented that children who dream of playing sports should work hard on the field rather than idolize the current players.
2. This small jar filled with sand from the beach is a keepsake to remind me of the amazing week I had during my vacation.
3. The clever detective was able to piece together the mystery based on a single strand of the perpetrator's hair he found at the scene of the crime.
4. An earthquake of that magnitude has the potential to devastate entire regions.
5. I fear it makes no difference to my unforgiving friend how I repent for hurting his feelings.
6. When the main characters in the movie found a note warning them that they were in "mortal danger," I couldn't help but yell at the screen and tell them to turn back.