Exercise: Choosing words with appropriate denotation

EXERCISE 30.3

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

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  1. Question

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

  2. Question

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

  3. Question

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

  4. Question

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

  5. Question

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