Using Context P. 163

Determine whether the boldface word from pages 162-163 makes sense in the context of the sentence: Although airplanes are now the preferred method of transatlantic travel for most passengers, ships are still a useful way to comport cargo.

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Determine whether the boldface word from pages 162-163 makes sense in the context of the sentence: Despite how tired I was, the staccato barking of neighborhood dogs kept me awake for hours.

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Determine whether the boldface word from pages 162-163 makes sense in the context of the sentence: The recoil of the crowd during the concert was so loud that we could hardly hear the band we had all come to see.

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Determine whether the boldface word from pages 162-163 makes sense in the context of the sentence: My sister, a social butterfly, was acting unusually demure during the party.

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Determine whether the boldface word from pages 162-163 makes sense in the context of the sentence: The train's speaker system was known to garble the conductor's announcements so badly that passengers had to listen intently or they would miss their stops.

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Determine whether the boldface word from pages 162-163 makes sense in the context of the sentence: I like to sit beside the ocean and watch each wave divulge out from the sea.

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Determine whether the boldface word from pages 162-163 makes sense in the context of the sentence: The heat was so intense that as soon as I stepped outside, a rivulet of sweat began to stream down my forehead.

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Determine whether the boldface word from pages 162-163 makes sense in the context of the sentence: It is good practice to squander a percentage of what you earn and set it aside for an emergency situation.

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Determine whether the boldface word from pages 162-163 makes sense in the context of the sentence: We were surprised that the depreciation of the once-popular toys was so great that we would earn almost nothing after selling our collection.

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Determine whether the boldface word from pages 162-163 makes sense in the context of the sentence: We thought we could have a picnic when the storm let up, but the relentless rainfall caused us to postpone our plans until another day.

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