WORD LIST thoroughly wearily instinctively enthusiastically hesitantly understandingly
A.
DIRECTIONS: In each of the following items, think about the meaning of the
italicized word or phrase, and then answer the question.
1. The detectives thoroughly searched the room for clues but came up empty-handed.
Would you say that the detectives looked long and hard for clues? Why or why
not? Explain your reasoning.
Response:
2. Nelson walked wearily back to the house, having worked all day in his
garden. True or false: Nelson walked with a spring in his step. Explain your
reasoning
Response:
3. Tasha had never entered this maze before but somehow instinctively knew where to
go. Would you say that Tasha had an innate sense of how to exit the maze? Explain
your reasoning.
Response:

Answer and Explanation:

1. Yes, the detectives looked long and hard for clues. The adverb "thoroughly" indicates that something was done carefully, with attention to detail. Therefore, we can conclude the detectives took their time and paid attention to everything.

2. No, Nelson did not walk with a spring in his step. The adverb "wearily" indicates that something was done in a tired manner. If Nelson walked wearily, that means we could tell by the way was walking that he was exhausted.

3. Yes, Tasha had an innate sense of how to exit the maze. "Instinctively" indicates that someone relies on their instincts to do something, that is, they do unconsciously.

4. Yes, Barbara was eager to answer the question. "Enthusiastically" indicates that something was done with passion, eagerness, vivacity. If Barbara raised her hand enthusiastically, that means she really wanted to answer the question.

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