Question

choose the most accurate paraphrase for each sentence.

1. we all agreed that the mayors comments were gratuitous.

we all agreed that the mayors comments were uncalled for.
we all agreed that the mayors comments were deserving of praise.

1. my mother will not countenance us getting another dog.

my mother will not oppose us getting another dog.
my mother will not support us getting another dog.

1. the coming blizzard forced us to expedite the mail delivery.

the coming blizzard forced us to terminate the mail delivery.
the coming blizzard forced us to speed up the mail delivery.

Explanation:

1. "Gratuitous" means not necessary or uncalled for. "Deserving of praise" is the opposite.
2. "Countenance" means to approve or support. "Oppose" is the opposite.
3. "Expedite" means to speed up. "Terminate" means to end.

Answer:

1. We all agreed that the mayor's comments were uncalled for.
2. My mother will not support us getting another dog.
3. The coming blizzard forced us to speed up the mail delivery.