Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu.
They were
in their praise of the new movie.
I got tired of his
complaining.
It's a
thing, so I didn't bother with it.
I let the car
as I waited outside his building.
They were lavish in their praise of the new movie.
I got tired of his constant complaining.
It's a trivial thing, so I didn't bother with it.
I let the car idling as I waited outside his building.
They were *effusive* in their praise of the new movie.
I got tired of his *constant* complaining.
It's a *trivial* thing, so I didn't bother with it.
I let the car *idle* as I waited outside his building.
To select the correct answer from each drop-down menu, we need to identify the appropriate words that fit within the given context. Let's analyze each sentence:
1. "They were __ in their praise of the new movie."
In this sentence, we need to choose a word that fits the context of being positive or complimentary about the new movie. The correct option could be something like "effusive," "enthusiastic," or "positive."
2. "I got tired of his __ complaining."
Here, we should select a word that describes the kind of complaining that the person does. The correct option may be something like "constant," "endless," or "incessant."
3. "It's a __ thing, so I didn't bother with it."
For this sentence, we need to choose a word that describes the thing being discussed, indicating that it is unimportant or trivial. The appropriate words might include "small," "insignificant," or "minor."
4. "I let the car __ as I waited outside his building."
In this sentence, we should select a word that describes the action taken with the car. The correct option could be something like "idle," "run," or "park."
By considering the context and the provided descriptions, you should be able to determine the correct options for each drop-down menu.