Question
Each of the following questions presents a word in
bold, followed by three sentences using that word. The word may be used correctly or incorrectly in each sentence. Select which sentence(s) use the word correctly by marking the option that corresponds to your answer. Sagacious I. The sagacious leader guided the country through its toughest times with wisdom and foresight. II. His sagacious advice to invest in technology saved the company from bankruptcy. III. She gave a sagacious performance at the play, impressing everyone with her acting skills.Solution
"Sagacious" means wise, insightful, or having keen judgment. (I) is correct because it describes a wise leader who provides guidance based on insight and foresight, which is a direct use of the word "sagacious." (II) is also correct because it correctly uses "sagacious" to describe wise advice that led to a positive outcome, demonstrating good judgment in the decision to invest in technology. (III) is incorrect because it misuses "sagacious" in the context of a performance. "Sagacious" is about wisdom and insight, not about acting ability, so it’s not appropriate for describing a performance in a play.
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