Question

instructions
complete the chart by dragging and dropping the correct meaning into the third column to match the term in each row and then write a
sample sentence in the fourth column.
definition options (5 of 5)
adamant
term
culprit
to deserve or be worthy of
incident
an event or happening
merit
a person who has done a crime
presume
determined
to think something is true without facts
form
definition
sample sentence

Explanation:

• "adamant": The definition "determined" fits as it describes a firm and unwavering state (an adjective meaning). For the sample sentence, we can think of a situation where someone is unyielding. For example, if a person is set on a decision despite others' pleas.
• "culprit": The definition "a person who has done a crime" is correct (a noun meaning). A sample sentence could be related to a crime - solving scenario.
• "incident": The definition "an event or happening" is appropriate (a noun meaning). A sample sentence could be about a notable event.
• "merit": The definition "to deserve or be worthy of" is right (a verb meaning). A sample sentence could involve something deserving praise.
• "presume": The definition "to think something is true without facts" is correct (a verb meaning). A sample sentence could be about making an unfounded assumption.

Answer:

• adamant:
• Definition: determined
• Sample sentence: She was adamant about not changing her plans.
• culprit:
• Definition: a person who has done a crime
• Sample sentence: The police finally caught the culprit.
• incident:
• Definition: an event or happening
• Sample sentence: The strange incident left everyone puzzled.
• merit:
• Definition: to deserve or be worthy of
• Sample sentence: His hard work merits a promotion.
• presume:
• Definition: to think something is true without facts
• Sample sentence: Don't presume that he will come.