Question

What is the meaning of the word emphasized as it is used in this sentence from paragraph 1?

He recognized that his stroke was slowing as each agonizing kick in the water emphasized throbbing pain to his ankle.

took note of

gave ease to

used strength for

put stress on

Answer 1

A Relay Race to Remember

Everyone on the team noticed it. Malik had been gradually limping more and more as the meet progressed. He was 18 years old and the captain and top-performing swimmer of the Cardinal Hill swim team, but he had hurt his ankle two days earlier while practicing flip turns. Malik had told everyone, including Coach Davis, that he was in excellent health and could keep swimming, and no one doubted that he always tried his hardest. However, during the competition, Malik acknowledged that he was swimming well, but not as well as usual. He recognized that his stroke was slowing as each agonizing kick in the water emphasized throbbing pain to his ankle.

Answer 2

I think D is the correct answer @SapphireMoon

Answer 3

I again, agree. You don't seem to need much help with this lol.

Answer 4

Thanks lol but I really want to get answers correct

Answer 5

The mighty scholar.

Answer 6

Lol I've been on this sight for ages and asked a million questions

Answer 7

Asking a million questions is great. I tend to answer about 10x as many questions as I ask on any site, trying to correct that.

Answer 8

I've been on here for more than 2 years I think.

Answer 9

Nobody seems to help much anymore. When I post a question it sometimes gets ignored. Us students need more helpers like you 2. I think I've been on this site a little longer than 2 years maybe 3