Question

Read and use the dictionary. Compact [kuhn-pakt] adjective 1. joined or packed together; closely and firmly united; dense; solid; compact soil 2. arranged within a relatively small space; a compact kitchen [kuhn-pakt] verb 1. to join or pack closely together; consolidate 2. to make firm or stable [kom-pakt] noun 1. a small case containing a mirror, face powder and a puff 2. a formal agreement between two or more parties; an economic compact between France and Germany. Which sentence correctly uses the word compact as a verb?A. Alicia folded the blanket into a compact square that fit inside her suitcase. B. The Sullivan family has a compact car, which makes parking simple. C. Mrs. Jenkins pulled a compact from her purse and checked her makeup. D. Mr. Jameson compacted the trash tightly into the big plastic bin.

Answer 1

Answer:

D.

Explanation:

A verb is a word used to describe an action or state in sentence.

The meaning of word 'compact' as a verb is to 'join or pack closely together, or to make firm or stable.'

From the given options, the statement in which 'compact' is used as a verb is in option D. In that statement, it describes the action performed by Mr. Jameson of 'packing or consolidating' of trash into the big plastic bin.

Thus the correct answer is option D.