Question

act vocabulary: part 6
assigned by michael whitehead
due oct 10, 2025 11:59 pm
your turn
item 1
instructions
for each item, drag and drop the sentence that explains how the two meanings are similar. then explain how the meanings are different. make sure to note if the same word is used in different parts of speech
how are the meanings similar? options (5 of 5)
both sentences relate to the idea of a large amount or number both meanings relate to the idea of moving forward
both meanings relate to the idea of expanding something both meanings relate to the idea of growth
both meanings relate to the idea of not knowing someone or something
sentences how are the meanings similar? how are the meanings different?
the troops will make an advance at 6 a.m. and wont stop until they reach the town. the new findings will advance our research project since they will answer one of the questions we have yet to resolve.
the academys mission is to cultivate the minds of young children and arouse their curiosity. the farmer will cultivate the field in the spring and then harvest the crops in the fall.
as an extension of its services, the media center now offers job training. since the due - date was next tuesday and she still had a lot of work to do, coraline was relieved when the teacher gave her an extension
it was just a mass of discarded goods that nobody wanted then and nobody will want in the future. there are certain apps that have mass appeal and therefore, generate considerable revenue for the game developers.
her meaning was obscure, so we asked her to provide examples to help us understand her ideas. although he was once a star, the actor was now obscure to the younger generation and few people recognized him when he walked down the street.

Explanation:

1. "advance":

• Similarity: Both sentences relate to the idea of moving forward. In "The troops will make an advance at 6 a.m. and won't stop until they reach the town", it's a physical forward - movement. In "The new findings will advance our research project since they will answer one of the questions we have yet to resolve", it's a forward - movement in terms of progress.
• Difference: In the first sentence, "advance" is a noun (the troops' forward movement). In the second, "advance" is a verb (to cause progress).

1. "cultivate":

• Similarity: Both meanings relate to the idea of growth. In "The academy's mission is to cultivate the minds of young children and arouse their curiosity", it's about the growth of knowledge and mental abilities. In "The farmer will cultivate the field in the spring and then harvest the crops in the fall", it's about the growth of crops.
• Difference: In the first sentence, "cultivate" is used metaphorically for mental development. In the second, it's used in a literal, agricultural sense.

1. "extension":

• Similarity: Both meanings relate to the idea of expanding something. In "As an extension of its services, the media center now offers job training", it's an expansion of services. In "Since the due date was next Tuesday and she still had a lot of work to do, Caroline was relieved when the teacher gave her an extension", it's an expansion of time.
• Difference: In the first sentence, "extension" refers to an addition to services. In the second, it refers to an extension of a time - limit.

1. "mass":

• Similarity: Both sentences relate to the idea of a large amount or number. In "It was just a mass of discarded goods that nobody wanted then and nobody will want in the future", it's a large quantity of goods. In "There are certain apps that have mass appeal and therefore, generate considerable revenue for the game developers", it's a large number of people (mass appeal).
• Difference: In the first sentence, "mass" is a noun referring to a physical collection. In the second, "mass" is an adjective modifying "appeal".

1. "obscure":

• Similarity: Both meanings relate to the idea of not knowing someone or something. In "Her meaning was obscure, so we asked her to provide examples to help us understand her ideas", it's about not knowing the meaning. In "Although he was once a star, the actor was now obscure to the younger generation and few people recognized him when he walked down the street", it's about not knowing the person.
• Difference: In the first sentence, "obscure" is an adjective describing a meaning. In the second, "obscure" is an adjective describing a person's level of recognition.

Answer:

1. Similarity: Both meanings relate to the idea of moving forward. Difference: First is a noun (physical forward - movement), second is a verb (progress - causing).
2. Similarity: Both meanings relate to the idea of growth. Difference: First is metaphorical (mental growth), second is literal (agricultural growth).
3. Similarity: Both meanings relate to the idea of expanding something. Difference: First is an addition to services, second is an extension of time - limit.
4. Similarity: Both sentences relate to the idea of a large amount or number. Difference: First is a noun (physical collection), second is an adjective (modifying "appeal").
5. Similarity: Both meanings relate to the idea of not knowing someone or something. Difference: First is an adjective (describing meaning), second is an adjective (describing person's recognition).