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Analyzing Word Choice and Author’s Purpose in Short Stories — Unit test

Question 17 • FL-1001340-English 2 Sem 1 - Flex

Read the sentence.The shopkeeper smiled at David as if he were just telling a joke, but his disparaging comments made David feel insulted and embarrassed. Based on context clues in the sentence, what words most likely could replace disparaging, but still keep the meaning of the sentence the same? Select two options.upliftingfunnybelittlinguncomplimentaryhilarious

Answer
A
uplifting
B
funny
C
belittling
D
uncomplimentary
E
hilarious

Explanation

David felt insulted and embarrassed, so the comments were negative rather than uplifting or humorous. “Belittling” means making someone seem unimportant, and “uncomplimentary” means expressing criticism or disapproval. Both preserve the meaning of “disparaging.”

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