Shurley Quiz Chapter 1

1. What is the definition of the word 'Canine'?

Definition: Dogs Sentence: There is canine store on main street.

Definition: Bovine Sentence: The rancher raised cattle for meat production.

Definition: Equine Sentence: The farm had many horses.

Definition: Feline Sentence: My favorite pet is a cat.

The correct answer provides the definition of 'canine' as dogs and includes a sentence using the word in context.

Explanation

The correct answer provides the definition of 'canine' as dogs and includes a sentence using the word in context.

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2. Word: Ajar

Definition: Open Sentence: Bob the frycook left the door to the kitchen ajar.

The correct definition of the word 'ajar' is when something is partially open or slightly open. In the given sentence, Bob the frycook left the door to the kitchen ajar, indicating that it was not fully closed.

Explanation

3. Word: Annihilate

Definition: To completely destroy Sentence: The helicopter annihilated the enemy target.

The word 'annihilate' means to completely destroy, not create, build, or heal.

Explanation

The word 'annihilate' means to completely destroy, not create, build, or heal.

4. Word: Avert

To focus on

To admire

To stare at

Definition: To look away from. Sentence: Bob averted his eyes from the bright sun.

The word 'avert' means the act of looking away from something, not focusing on it, staring at it, or admiring it.

Explanation

The word 'avert' means the act of looking away from something, not focusing on it, staring at it, or admiring it.

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