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.

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

    Question

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    She listened (apprehensively / attentively) to the lecture and took notes.
  2. The telemarketers were told to (empathize / emphasize) more expensive items.

    Question

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    The telemarketers were told to (empathize / emphasize) more expensive items.
  3. The interns were (conscientious / conscious) workers who listened carefully and learned fast.

    Question

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    The interns were (conscientious / conscious) workers who listened carefully and learned fast.
  4. Franklin advised his readers to be frugal and (industrial / industrious).

    Question

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    Franklin advised his readers to be frugal and (industrial / industrious).
  5. All (proceedings / proceeds) from the bake sale went to the athletics program.

    Question

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