Question

Take a look at this dictionary entry. resist re • sist v. [from Anglo-French or Latin] Which sentence uses a pair of synonyms? Because there was so much shouting, many of the protestors began screaming in order to be heard. Although we were tired after the long hike into the woods, we were still energetic enough to make camp. Despite all the exercise and the healthy eating habits, she still felt sick when she woke up in the morning. The children were too excited about the next day to settle down in their peaceful surroundings. to attempt to counter the actions or effects 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.

Answer 1

Answer:

Because there was so much shouting, many of the protestors began screaming in order to be heard.

I will resist the urge to stay out late and go home before midnight.

Explanation:

First question-

Synonyms are those words that have the same meaning but might have different words. These words, though different, will still convey the same meaning. And so, the sentence that contains a pair of synonyms is the first sentence "[B]ecause there was so much shouting, many of the protestors began screaming in order to be heard." Here, the synonyms are "shouting/screaming".

Second question-

Based on the definition of the word "resist" given in the question, the sentence that uses the word correctly is the last/ fourth option "I resist the urge to stay out late and go home before midnight." Here, the word resist is correctly used when the speaker states that he will try to not stay out but rather come home early.