EXERCISE 23.3

From the parentheses, choose the word with the denotation that makes most sense in the context of the sentence. Use a dictionary if necessary.

  1. She listened (apprehensively/attentively) to the lecture and took notes.

    		A.
    		B.
    attentively

  2. The telemarketers were told to (empathize/emphasize) more expensive items.

    		A.
    		B.
    emphasize

  3. The interns were (conscientious/conscious) workers who listened carefully and learned fast.

    		A.
    		B.
    conscientious

  4. Franklin advised his readers to be frugal and (industrial/industrious).

    		A.
    		B.
    industrious

  5. All (proceedings/proceeds) from the bake sale went to the athletics program.

    		A.
    		B.
    proceeds