Question

Which of the following sentences uses the word bore correctly?

a) The students threw bore at each other until the teacher yelled at them to stop.
b) Ellen and Tyrone are looking forward to taking the bore to the dance on Saturday night.
c) The woman bore five boys and two girls during her lifetim
d) None of these

Answer 1

The correct sentence that uses the word 'bore' is c) The woman bore five boys and two girls during her lifetime.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct sentence that uses the word 'bore' is option c) The woman bore five boys and two girls during her lifetime.

In this context, 'bore' is the past tense of the verb 'bear,' which means to give birth to or produce offspring. The sentence is stating that the woman gave birth to a total of five boys and two girls over the course of her lifetime.

It is important to note that the word 'bore' in options a) and b) is used incorrectly. 'Bore' does not fit the meaning or context of the sentences provided.

Answer 2

Option c) correctly uses the word 'bore', which means to carry or give birth to. This usage is in the past tense of 'bear'. Other sentences require different verbs, as provided in the examples.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct usage of the word bore is seen in option c) The woman bore five boys and two girls during her lifetime. Here, bore is the past tense of the verb bear, which means to carry or to give birth to.

In the context of the sentences provided to select the correct verb:

1. Under the table sits the family cat.
2. The choir usually sings classical pieces.
3. Some of the actors are rehearsing their lines backstage.
4. Some of this song reminds me of my childhood.
5. Either my brother or my sisters are going to the store.