QUESTION 20-21: WORD CHOICE
Mini Heroes Challenge · 2 lessons
In response to the rising waters, a rescue team was dispatched to ______ stranded residents from the flood.
A. save is correct because the context is a rescue operation during a flood—the team's purpose is to help people in danger, which means "save" them.
B. punish is wrong—there's no indication residents did anything wrong; punishment makes no sense in an emergency.
C. chase is wrong—chasing people would be the opposite of a rescue; it suggests pursuit, not help.
D. accompany is wrong—while it means "go with," it's too weak for this context; it doesn't capture the urgency and purpose of a rescue mission.
Lisa dragged her feet across the playground, kicking small pebbles as she felt ____, watching the others laugh and run.
Correct Answer: A. lonely
Lisa's slow, dragging movements and the contrast between her behavior and the other children laughing and running together paint a picture of someone feeling left out. The word "lonely" matches this sad, isolated mood perfectly.
Why the others are wrong:
- B. amused — If she felt amused, she'd be laughing too, not dragging her feet sadly
- C. curious — Curiosity doesn't explain her slow, dejected body language
- D. cheerful — This contradicts the gloomy tone; cheerful people don't drag their feet while watching others have fun without them
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