Question

y.3 use dictionary entries to determine correct usage bgx
look at this dictionary entry.
sanguine \sang-gwin\\ adjective more sanguine, most sanguine 1. hopeful or optimistic: the womens soccer coach was sanguine about her teams future after a successful season. 2. reddish or ruddy in complexion: when mr. burke exercised vigorously, his already sanguine face turned purple. 3. bloodred: monica designed the earrings with sanguine stones that reminded her of ladybugs. — from latin (sanguis)
which sentence uses the word sanguine correctly?
the candidate was sanguine about his chances of winning the election after it was revealed that his opponent was ahead in the polls.
monica was sanguine about her chances in the mayoral race since her competitors had limited political experience.

Explanation:

The dictionary defines "sanguine" (adj) as hopeful/optimistic (1st definition). The first sentence contradicts this: a candidate with an opponent ahead in polls would not logically be hopeful. The second sentence aligns with the definition: limited competitor experience gives reason for optimism. Thus, the second sentence uses "sanguine" correctly.

Answer:

Monica was sanguine about her chances in the mayoral race since her competitors had limited political experience.