Which answer choice lists ALL of the common nouns in the following sentence?
A few days before the race, Shauna met the girls on the street.
days, race, Squeaky
days, race, street
days, race, Squeaky, girls
days, race, girls, street ***??
In which sentence is the word GESTURE used correctly?
Smiling, she extended her hand in a GESTURE of friendship. ***??
Tired from a long day of work, I put my GESTURE down on the table wearily.
He called for a GESTURE next Tuesday, and all employees are to attend.
I was angry, so I threw my GESTURE at my little sister.
In which sentence is the word REPUTATION used correctly?
She handed him his REPUTATION before they went into the party.
My father has a REPUTATION for winning at checkers. ***??
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To determine the correct answer choices for each question, we'll break them down and explain how to find the answers:
Question 1:
The task is to list all the common nouns in the sentence "A few days before the race, Shauna met the girls on the street." A common noun is a general word that refers to a person, place, thing, or idea. To solve this, we can identify the nouns in the sentence such as "days," "race," "Shauna," and "girls." By eliminating proper nouns (names of specific people, places, or things), we are left with the common nouns "days," "race," "girls," and "street." Therefore, the correct answer choice is "days, race, girls, street."
Question 2:
The task is to find the sentence in which the word "GESTURE" is used correctly. By understanding the meaning of the word "GESTURE," which is a physical movement or expression indicating an idea or feeling, we can analyze the given sentences. The only sentence where the word "GESTURE" is used correctly is "Smiling, she extended her hand in a GESTURE of friendship." This sentence accurately portrays a physical expression (smiling) and a specific type of physical movement (extending her hand) as a gesture of friendship. Therefore, the correct answer choice is "Smiling, she extended her hand in a GESTURE of friendship."
Question 3:
The task is to find the sentence in which the word "REPUTATION" is used correctly. "REPUTATION" is a noun that refers to the general belief or opinion that people have about someone or something. By understanding the meaning of the word, we can evaluate the given sentences. The only sentence that uses the word correctly is "My father has a REPUTATION for winning at checkers." This sentence correctly suggests that the speaker's father is known for consistently winning at the game of checkers, which aligns with the meaning of "REPUTATION." Therefore, the correct answer choice is "My father has a REPUTATION for winning at checkers."