Question

vocabulary about friends and family: assess — quiz — level h
which sentence uses the word \cherished\ correctly?
they cherished their new shoes with gems to make them sparkly.
the family cherished a routine to make mornings go smoothly.
the audience watched excitedly as the play slowly cherished.
she cherished the blanket because her sister made it for her.

Explanation:

To determine the correct usage of "cherished" (meaning to hold dear or value highly), we analyze each option:

• First option: Using gems to decorate shoes is an action of "adorn" or "embellish", not cherishing.
• Second option: A routine is a set of actions, and "cherished" is not typically used with routines (it's for people, objects, or relationships one values).
• Third option: "Cherished" is a transitive verb (needs an object) and the play can't be "cherished" in this context (the sentence structure and meaning are incorrect).
• Fourth option: She values the blanket because her sister made it, which fits the meaning of "cherished".

Answer:

D. She cherished the blanket because her sister made it for her. (Note: Assuming the options are labeled A, B, C, D in order, with the fourth option being D. If the original options had different labels, adjust accordingly, but based on the order, the correct sentence is the last one.)