What is an example of a sentence using the following pair of antonyms.
1, deficiency and surplus
2. replenished and emptied
3. alleviate and increase
Are you supposed to write these sentences?
Yes I"m suppose to use each pair of words in a sentence.
After the tray of truffles was replenished, it was soon emptied by chocoholics.
A deficiency in the supply of gasoline causes prices to rise while a surplus in supply causes prices to fall.
My pain medication failed to alleviate my discomfort; in fact, it increased.
These are examples, but you have to write your own. DO NOT plagiarize ms.sue and me!
To create a sentence using the pair of antonyms given, follow these steps:
1. First, understand the meanings of each antonym:
- Deficiency: a lack or shortage of something.
- Surplus: an excess or more than is needed.
2. Next, think of a context or scenario where these words would be relevant.
- Here's an example sentence using the pair: "The organization had a deficiency of volunteers, but after their recruitment campaign, they had a surplus of willing participants."
Now, let's move on to the second pair:
1. Replenished: to refill or restore to a full state.
2. Emptied: to remove or consume all of something.
Here's an example sentence using this pair: "After the long hike, my water bottle was emptied, so I stopped at a stream to replenish it."
Lastly, let's consider the third pair:
1. Alleviate: to make something less severe or lessen the intensity.
2. Increase: to make something greater in size, amount, or degree.
Here's an example sentence: "Taking pain medication can alleviate discomfort, but it may also increase drowsiness as a side effect."
These example sentences demonstrate the use of antonyms and provide a better understanding of their meanings in specific contexts.