Grade 10 Lesson 52 Homework

After saving for months, they could finally ______ a new car.

• purchase

• buy

• afford

• acquire

Answer explanation

• While purchase, buy, and acquire all imply obtaining something, afford specifically indicates having enough financial means or resources to do so without hardship.

They were looking for an ______ option for their vacation.

• economical

• cheap

• affordable

• inexpensive

Answer explanation

• economical, cheap, and inexpensive are all synonyms for low-cost, but affordable emphasizes the aspect of being within one's financial means.

Please ______ the book back on the shelf where you found it.

• put

• place

• set

• leave

Answer explanation

1. put, set, and leave are all actions to move or position something, but place specifically implies putting something in a particular position carefully and deliberately.

The painting is an ______ by the famous artist, not a copy.

• authentic

• genuine

• original

• real

Answer explanation

1. authentic, genuine, and real all indicate something is legitimate or true, but original specifically refers to being the first, not derived or copied from something else.

The dim lighting and soft music created a relaxing ______ in the café.

• environment

• setting

• atmosphere

• ambiance

Answer explanation

1. environment, setting, and ambiance all relate to the surroundings or mood of a place, but atmosphere specifically refers to the pervasive mood or tone of an environment.

The store offers a wide ______ of fresh fruits and vegetables.

• range

• variety

• selection

• assortment

Answer explanation

1. range, variety, and assortment imply different options available, but selection specifically refers to the act of choosing or the range of chosen items available.

Please ______ the best answer from the options below.

• choose

• pick

• select

• decide

Answer explanation

1. choose, pick, and decide all involve making a choice, but select implies a careful choice from among options.

The new shopping center is very ______, located just a few minutes from our house.

• accessible

• handy

• convenient

• easy

Answer explanation

1. accessible, handy, and easy all describe something favorable or easy to reach, but convenient specifically refers to something that fits well with one's plans or needs, reducing effort or time.

This chair is really ______; I could sit here for hours.

• cozy

• snug

• comfortable

• relaxing

Answer explanation

1. cozy, snug, and relaxing all describe a sense of physical ease or comfort, but comfortable specifically refers to physical or mental ease and relaxation.

They decided to have a ______ wedding, complete with all the customary ceremonies.

• conventional

• standard

• customary

• traditional

Answer explanation

1. conventional, standard, and customary all imply something done according to a norm or a standard, but traditional specifically relates to customs and methods passed down from generation to generation.