Question
Directions: These questions have a base word that is
used in the statements given below. Choose the option in which the usage of the word is appropriate. Whisper I. The wind carried the whisper of leaves rustling in the trees, creating a soothing melody. II. She leaned in to hear his whispered words, as they shared a secret that no one else knew. II. The roar of the engine drowned out her soft whisper, making communication nearly impossible.Solution
Whisper (verb): speak very softly using one's breath without one's vocal cords, especially for the sake of privacy Statement I uses the word correctly in the context of wind carrying the soft sound of leaves rustling. Statement II uses the word appropriately to describe speaking softly to share a secret. Statement III uses the word correctly to describe soft communication that is drowned out by the sound of an engine. Hence, Option E is the correct answer.
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