Which of the following sentences uses the word "synthesize" correctly?
- I was so tired I feared that I might synthesize, which would be dangerous.
-The Internet company was known for its excellent ability to synthesize.
- The Coast Guard had to rescue the family when their sailboat synthesized.
- The final exam asked students to synthesize what they had learned all year.
please help...
is it d
Yes, d is right.
thx so much:D
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Yes, you are correct. The sentence that uses the word "synthesize" correctly is sentence D: "The final exam asked students to synthesize what they had learned all year."
To arrive at the correct answer, we can examine the definition and usage of the word "synthesize." Synthesize generally means to combine different parts or elements to create something whole or new. In this case, the sentence D demonstrates the correct usage of "synthesize" because it describes the act of combining what the students have learned throughout the year to create something new, which is the output expected in the final exam.
The other options, sentences A, B, and C, do not use the word "synthesize" correctly:
- Sentence A: "I was so tired I feared that I might synthesize, which would be dangerous."
This sentence does not use "synthesize" in the correct way. Synthesis does not refer to physical process in relation to feeling tired.
- Sentence B: "The Internet company was known for its excellent ability to synthesize."
This sentence uses "synthesize" in an incorrect way. Synthesis does not refer to an ability to perform well, but rather the process of combining elements.
- Sentence C: "The Coast Guard had to rescue the family when their sailboat synthesized."
This sentence uses "synthesize" in an incorrect way. Synthesis does not refer to boats or any physical object undergoing any kind of transformation.