Question

1. the factory was fined for allowing chemicals to _ the local river. *

o pollute
o recycle
o obtain
o positive

1. which of the following words is spelled correctly? (meaning a polite expression of praise or admiration)

o complimint
o compliment
o comlipment
o complament

1. his goal was to _ the investigators with a false alibi. *

o discourage
o unite
o obtain
o deceive

Explanation:

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We need to choose a verb that makes sense in the context of chemicals and a river, and the factory being fined. "Pollute" means to contaminate, which fits as allowing chemicals to pollute the river would lead to a fine. "Recycle" is about reusing, "obtain" is about getting, and "positive" is an adjective, not a verb here.

We need to identify the correctly spelled word for a polite expression of praise. The correct spelling is "compliment". "Complimint" has a wrong suffix, "comlipment" has a misspelled root, and "complament" is incorrect.

We need a verb that fits with using a false alibi on investigators. "Deceive" means to trick or mislead, which fits as using a false alibi is to deceive. "Discourage" is to dissuade, "unite" is to bring together, and "obtain" is to get, none of which fit the context.

Answer:

A. pollute

Question 29