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moderate \\ˈmä-d(ə-)rət

1. (adj) average in size or amount
2. (v) to lessen the intensity
3. (adj) neither good nor bad
4. (v) to preside over

which two sentences use definition 4 of the word moderate?
jenny was asked to moderate the recent board meeting.
proteins eaten in moderate amounts are good for an individual’s health.
the hostel offered all the facilities to the students at moderate prices.
the teacher chose ron to moderate the class debate.
you need to moderate the amount of salt added to the broth.
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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each sentence based on definition 4 of "moderate" (to preside over):

1. "Jenny was asked to moderate the recent board meeting." - "Moderate" here means preside over the meeting, matches def 4.
2. "Proteins eaten in moderate amounts..." - "Moderate" is an adjective (average), not def 4.
3. "The hostel offered... moderate prices." - "Moderate" is an adjective (average), not def 4.
4. "The teacher chose Ron to moderate the class debate." - "Moderate" means preside over the debate, matches def 4.
5. "You need to moderate the amount..." - "Moderate" means lessen intensity, not def 4.

Answer:

A. Jenny was asked to moderate the recent board meeting.
D. The teacher chose Ron to moderate the class debate.