Question

exercise iv. complete the sentence by drawing an inference about the italicized word from its context.

1. if one boy induces another boy to tip over a garbage can, we can assume the second boy is...
2. if the new family in the city apartment is looked down upon for being provincial, they probably came from...
3. when a businessman is criticized by his boss for being impetuous, we can assume the businessman has probably not ...

Explanation:

1. The word "induces" means to persuade or influence someone to do something. So the second boy is persuaded or influenced to act.
2. The word "provincial" means relating to a rural area outside a city. If the family is looked down on for this, they likely came from a small town/rural area.
3. The word "impetuous" means acting quickly without thinking. If the businessman is criticized for this, he has probably acted impulsively without careful planning.

Answer:

1. easily influenced or persuaded to misbehave
2. a small rural town or countryside area
3. acted quickly without careful thought or planning