Question

which precise word would best replace the underlined word?

her happy laugh echoed through the empty hallway.

infectious
nice
right

Explanation:

Analyze the context and underlined word

The sentence is: "Her happy laugh echoed through the empty hallway." The underlined word is "happy," which is a very common, general adjective. The prompt asks for a "precise word" to replace it.

Evaluate the given options

• "infectious": This describes a laugh that quickly spreads to others or is highly engaging and memorable. It is a highly precise, descriptive adjective that fits perfectly with a laugh echoing in a hallway.
• "nice": This is another very general, vague adjective and does not make the sentence more precise.
• "right": This does not fit the context of describing a laugh in this sentence.

Select the best precise replacement

"infectious" is the most precise and vivid word among the choices to describe a laugh.

Answer:

• infectious (Correct answer)
• nice
• right