The editor's comments about the novel's "____" narrative ____ the writer.
a. gruesome.. marred
b. notable... frustrated
c. unscathed.. inflated
d. stodgy... disheartened
Ans B
With her ___ complexion and ____ dress, the actress resembled the ghost of a vaudevillian entertainer.
a. wayward... trivial
b. dynamic....maternal
c. lethargic... grimy
d. wan...gaudy
Ans. D
1. no
2. yes
To answer the first question, the correct answer is B. The editor's comments about the novel's "notable" narrative frustrated the writer.
For the second question, the correct answer is D. With her "wan" complexion and "gaudy" dress, the actress resembled the ghost of a vaudevillian entertainer.
To determine the correct answer for the first question, we need to understand the meaning behind each pair of words and find the pair that fits the given sentence. By analyzing the given options:
a. gruesome...marred: "gruesome" means extremely unpleasant or shocking, and "marred" means spoiled or damaged. This pair does not fit the sentence as it does not make sense for the editor's comments on the novel's narrative to be strongly negative.
b. notable...frustrated: "notable" means worthy of attention or remarkable, and "frustrated" means feeling or expressing distress or annoyance. This pair could fit the sentence, as the editor's comments on the novel's narrative being remarkable could potentially frustrate the writer.
c. unscathed...inflated: "unscathed" means unhurt or unaffected, and "inflated" means exaggerated or overstated. This pair does not fit the sentence as it does not make sense for the editor's comments on the novel's narrative to be unaffected or exaggerated.
d. stodgy...disheartened: "stodgy" means dull or uninspired, and "disheartened" means discouraged or disappointed. This pair does not fit the sentence as it does not make sense for the editor's comments on the novel's narrative to make the writer feel discouraged.
By analyzing the options, we can conclude that the correct answer is b. notable...frustrated.
To determine the correct answer for the second question, we follow the same process:
a. wayward...trivial: "wayward" means unpredictable or disobedient, and "trivial" means unimportant or insignificant. This pair does not fit the sentence as it does not make sense for the actress's appearance to be unpredictable and unimportant.
b. dynamic...maternal: "dynamic" means energetic or powerful, and "maternal" means relating to a mother or motherhood. This pair does not fit the sentence as it does not make sense for the actress's appearance to be energetic or related to motherhood.
c. lethargic...grimy: "lethargic" means lacking energy or enthusiasm, and "grimy" means dirty or soiled. This pair does not fit the sentence as it does not make sense for the actress's appearance to be lacking energy and dirty.
d. wan...gaudy: "wan" means pale or sickly, and "gaudy" means brightly colored or showy. This pair fits the sentence, as the actress having a pale complexion and wearing a gaudy dress makes her resemble the ghost of a vaudevillian entertainer.
By analyzing the options, we can conclude that the correct answer is d. wan...gaudy.