As we returned to the dressing room after that terrible first half, the whole atmosphere seemed to be (pervaded, capsized) by defeat.
Ans. capsized??
With eager students and able teachers, learning will (flourish, outstrip), even though the school building may be old and shabby.
Ans. outstrip
Both are wrong.
Has the ability of human beings to produce new inventions (quenched, outstripped) our ability to use them wisely
Ans... outstripped
Right.
The correct answer to the first question is "pervaded."
To determine the correct answer, you need to understand the definitions of the two options and consider the context of the sentence.
1. Pervaded means to spread throughout or be present throughout something. In the given sentence, the atmosphere in the dressing room is described as being affected by defeat, suggesting that the feeling of defeat is present throughout the room.
2. Capsized means to overturn or upset. While it can describe a physical event like a boat overturning, it doesn't fit the context of a figurative atmosphere being affected by defeat.
Therefore, the correct choice is "pervaded."
For the second question, the correct answer is indeed "flourish."
To determine the correct answer, you need to understand the definitions of the two options and consider the context of the sentence.
1. Flourish means to thrive or grow well. In the given sentence, it suggests that learning will thrive or prosper, even though the school building may be old and shabby.
2. Outstrip means to surpass or exceed. While it can be used in a variety of contexts, in this sentence, it doesn't fit the meaning that learning will grow or thrive despite the school building's condition.
Therefore, the correct choice is "flourish."