Question

severe means \stern,\ or \serious.\ which of the following sentences uses a synonym of \severe\?
my parents are so strict.
my dog is very loyal.
my teacher is always very cheery.

Explanation:

The word "severe" means "stern" or "serious". We need to find a sentence with a synonym of "severe". The word "strict" in "My parents are so strict" is a synonym of "severe" as both imply a firm and serious approach. The word "loyal" means faithful and has no relation to "severe". The word "cheery" means happy and is also not a synonym of "severe".

Answer:

My parents are so strict.