Question

read this dictionary entry.
which sentence uses definition 3?
a. a sizzling sound rose from the water used to quench the heat of the metal casting.
b. after studying late into the night, it was time to quench the brightness and rest.
c. the thought of public speaking was enough to quench her hopes of a political career.
d. during the race, the runners were given water to help quench their need to hydrate.
quench / kwentʃ/ transitive verb

1. to smother a fire or light
2. to cool something in a liquid
3. to cause a cooling of emotions
4. to satisfy a thirst or desire

Explanation:

We need to check each option against definition 3 (to cause a cooling of emotions).

• Option A: A sizzling sound rose from the water used to quench the heat of the metal casting. This is related to cooling something (metal casting), which aligns with definition 3 (causing a cooling of emotions - here cooling the metal).
• Option B: After studying late into the night, it was time to quench the brightness and rest. This is more about reducing brightness (like turning off lights), not related to cooling emotions.
• Option C: The thought of public speaking was enough to quench her hopes of a political career. This is about suppressing hopes (like stopping them), not cooling emotions.
• Option D: During the race, the runners were given water to help quench their need to hydrate. This is about satisfying thirst (related to definition 4), not cooling emotions.

Answer:

A. A sizzling sound rose from the water used to quench the heat of the metal casting.