Take a look at this dictionary entry. resist re • sist v. [from Anglo-French or Latin] to attempt to counter the actions or effe
cts of Based on the definition, which sentence uses the word "resist” correctly? I agree with your plan, so I will resist by helping you complete the steps. I think I have enough resist in me to walk away from this stressful situation. I will resist the urge for sweets and have another slice of cake. I will resist the urge to stay out late and go home before midnight.
I will resist the urge to stay out late and go home before midnight is the correct.
Explanation:
Using the dictionary entry that's provided in the question, the first option is correct, since the word <em>resist</em> is being misused.
In the second one, the word <em>resist</em> is misused too, since the sense of the sentence might be <em>help</em>.
The third option is also incorrect since the word <em>resist</em> is a verb and in the sentence is not used this way.
The last option is the correct answer because it gives the idea that the speaker <u>attempts to counter the actions or effects</u> of staying out late.
