Chapter 5 Homework
5.4
The word log has 4 different meanings.
Part of a tree trunk
Official record
Act of writing something in a record sheet
Act of cutting down trees
The word court has 4 different meanings.
Where judges work
Quadrangular area for a sport
A royal establishment
To be romantically involved
The word check has 4 different meanings.
To examine something
To stop or slow down the progress of something
To move a piece or pawn
To choose to not make a bet in poker
5.5
1. Sacrificed
2. Immigrant
3. Friendly fire
4. Terminate
5. Inaccuracy
6. Budget
7. Feedback
5.6
3. The three proposals are directly opposed to each other.
4. While he researched companies, he looked intently at the internet.
5. Our backpacks are hand sewn by one of the 16 individuals.
5.8
1a. Adapted to
1b. Use adapted to for business purposes because it shows that you were able to learn a new practice.
2a. Confused
2b. Use confused because the word befuddled may not be widely known.
3a. Assistant
3b. Assistant sounds more professional.
4a. Testing the waters
4b. Pilot project sounds more business like because the word “project” comes off as a task.
5a. Cogitate
5b. Think because cogitate is too big of a word.
5.9
1. When the automobile company announced its strategic cut back action, it offered workers a career different improvement program.
3. The endorser has gathered estimates of upgrading our computer system. A copy of the estimated cost has been added to the hereto.
4. Please keep in thought that this writer is in great need of a new computer.
5.10
1. An application must be completed to apply for benefits.
2. Computers, the Internet, and toll-free phone lines are slashing the cost of delivering financial services.
3. For final approval, the vacation schedule must be routed to all supervisors.
5.11
1. An awareness of stocks and bonds is crucial if one wants to invest intelligently.
3. The production of distinct and succinct documents is