Question

using context
for each item, determine whether the boldface word from pages 30 - 31 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. i had to interrupt the friends banter several times to get them to focus on the serious subject at hand.
2. his oblique manner of speaking may seem abrupt to some, but i appreciate it when someone gets straight to the point.
3. the neighbors frugal tone of voice indicated that he did not see my baseball hitting his car as a laughing matter.
4. my friend proceeded to venerate our math teacher after receiving a low grade on the test, unaware that she was within earshot.
5. when it came to light that the student body president had arranged the prank, everyone was shocked that our supposed role model would engage in such antics.
6. because she was attacked by a dog as a young girl, she feared that any animal she came across would maim her.
7. i am on a mission to find some durable shoes that will withstand the large amount of walking i do on a daily basis.
8. i prepared for the debate by thinking of ways to invalidate any point my opponent might make.
9. the football field was reduced to such detriment after the rainstorm that it was hardly recognizable.
10. only in my dreams do i have the strength of the legendary hero hercules and can lift a car right over my head.

Explanation:

• Sentence 1: "Banter" means playful teasing or joking. Interrupting friends' banter to focus on a serious subject makes sense.
• Sentence 2: "Oblique" means indirect or not straightforward. But the sentence says "gets straight to the point", which contradicts "oblique". So it's incorrect.
• Sentence 3: "Frugal" means economical or thrifty. A tone of voice indicating not seeing something as a laughing matter has nothing to do with "frugal". Incorrect.
• Sentence 4: "Venerate" means to revere or worship. After getting a low grade, a friend is unlikely to venerate the teacher. Incorrect.
• Sentence 5: "Antics" means foolish or playful behavior. A student body president (role - model) engaging in prank - like antics (foolish behavior) shocks people. Makes sense.
• Sentence 6: "Maim" means to injure seriously. Fearing an animal would maim her (injure her seriously) after a dog attack makes sense.
• Sentence 7: "Durable" means able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage. Looking for shoes that can withstand a lot of walking (durable) makes sense.
• Sentence 8: "Invalidate" means to make something invalid or untrue. Preparing for a debate by thinking of ways to invalidate an opponent's points makes sense.
• Sentence 9: "Detriment" means harm or damage. But the correct word should be "ruin" or "wreckage". "Reduced to detriment" is incorrect usage.
• Sentence 10: "Legendary" means famous or well - known, especially for something extraordinary. Hercules is a legendary hero. Makes sense.

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