Question

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the word repugnant in the sentence?

My friend Sally refuses to eat beets, which she finds to be repugnant.

A. unhealthy or irritating

B. strange or confusing

C. new or unproven

D. gross or distasteful

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the word informal in the first sentence?

Today’s informal discussion was like a conversation, with both of us adding references to our own lives. Yesterday’s discussion was the opposite; we talked only business, nothing personal.

A. honest and fair

B. friendly and relaxed

C. important and timely

D. fruitful and necessary

What does the word tone mean in this sentence?

The tone of the poem is difficult for readers to determine because the feelings the words express change over the course of the poem.

A. the visual imagery used by the poet

B. the attitude of the poem's speaker

C. the sound quality of the poem's language

D. the linguistic style preferred by the poem's reader

Answer 1

@Ultrilliam

Answer 2

"My friend Sally refuses to eat beets, which she finds to be repugnant."

from context we are talking about a food item which somebody doesn't want to eat, the most likely reason it being tasting bad - which choice best captures this idea?

Answer 3

D.

Answer 4

good

for the second question we can see that "informal" means the opposite of "business" which is usually serious and to the point - so which choice best captures the opposite meaning of business?

Answer 5

A.

Answer 6

hm not quite, if business = serious then informal = relaxed, which is closer to choice B

Answer 7

B that's right

Answer 8

for the last question, tone must mean something like "the feelings and the words" so which choice best captures this idea?

Answer 9

C.

Answer 10

hm, not quite, the word "feeling" is closer to "attitude" which is better represented by B

Answer 11

What does the word zealot mean in the first sentence?

The zealot refused to listen to any other opinion. He kept pushing his strong beliefs about the political party on his family and friends.


A. speaker

B. protestor

C. fanatic

D. candidate

Answer 12

I thought about B but i'm guessing C i can't decide

Answer 13

so this "zealot" is someone who only cares about his opinion and doesn't want to listen to any others. that goes beyond the normal protestor and becomes a ~fanatic~ which is choice C

Answer 14

k thank you so much Vocaloid you are good at english

Answer 15

np