Question

1. conspicuous

a. the conspicuous head of macbeth was chopped off by macduff.
b. the conspicuous in the halls made the fighting clear.
c. the conspicuous lady looked beautiful for the formal event.
d. the conspicuous meal was so lovely that i wanted to eat right away and not wait until
after the speeches.
e. it was conspicuous that they were dating after seeing them 3 different times together.

Explanation:

The word "conspicuous" means easily seen or noticeable. Let's analyze each option:

• Option a: A head being chopped off is a violent event, not necessarily about being noticeable in the sense of the word's definition.
• Option b: "The conspicuous" is used as a noun here, which is incorrect usage of the adjective "conspicuous".
• Option c: A lady looking beautiful for a formal event doesn't relate to being noticeable in the right context of the word.
• Option d: A meal being lovely and wanting to eat it doesn't fit the meaning of "conspicuous".
• Option e: After seeing them together 3 times, it's noticeable (conspicuous) that they are dating, which fits the definition of "conspicuous" (easily seen or noticeable).

Answer:

e. It was conspicuous that they were dating after seeing them 3 different times together.