Question

understanding meanings
read the following sentences. if the word in bold is used correctly, write c on the
line. if the word is used incorrectly, write a new sentence using the word correctly.

1. a doleful tale is one that expresses sadness or gloom.
2. a penchant is a fondness for something.
3. ones repertoire is ones range of skills or accomplishments.
4. an unremitting effort is one made in a halfhearted manner.
5. asperity is abrasive behavior.
6. a rambunctious crowd is one that is excessively exuberant.
7. rudiments are basic skills.
8. a buffoon is a person who tries to amuse people with tricks and silliness.
9. a hierarchy is a group that is organized according to status.
10. to undermine a plan is to work subtly to make sure that it isnt executed.

. an extrovert is an effort that goes beyond what is expected.

Explanation:

1. "Doleful" means expressing sadness or gloom. The sentence is correct.
2. "Penchant" means a fondness for something. The sentence is correct.
3. "Repertoire" refers to a range of skills or accomplishments. The sentence is correct.
4. "Unremitting" means continuous or unceasing, not half - hearted. A correct sentence could be: "The unremitting rain made the ground muddy."
5. "Asperity" means harshness or abrasiveness in behavior. The sentence is correct.
6. "Rambunctious" means excessively exuberant or rowdy. The sentence is correct.
7. "Rudiments" are basic skills. The sentence is correct.
8. "Buffoon" is a person who amuses with tricks and silliness. The sentence is correct.
9. "Hierarchy" is a group organized by status. The sentence is correct.
10. "Undermine" means to work subtly to prevent execution. The sentence is correct.
11. "Extrovert" is a person, not an effort. A correct sentence could be: "She is an extrovert who loves socializing."

Answer:

1. C
2. C
3. C
4. Incorrect. New sentence: "The unremitting rain made the ground muddy."
5. C
6. C
7. C
8. C
9. C
10. C
11. Incorrect. New sentence: "She is an extrovert who loves socializing."