Final answer:
The sentence that uses the underlined word correctly is option (a), where 'precede' is used correctly to indicate that a short film will come before the meeting. Other sentences misuse 'precede' and 'proceeds,' which could cause confusion.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct use of the underlined word in the sentences provided is option (a) A short film will precede the meeting. Here 'precede' means to come before something in time. Option (b) incorrectly uses 'precede' where 'proceed' (to move forward or continue) should be used. Option (c) incorrectly uses 'proceeds' instead of 'precedes,' meaning to come before something else.
In the practice exercises, it's important to choose the correct word to complete each sentence:
- Can you hear the phone ring from here?
- Are you going to the movie theater at two p.m., or is that too early for you?
- This show always has a depressing effect on me.
- It's hard to find small apartments for rent in this neighborhood.
- Let's meet at the pizza place so that I can eat something without meat.
- Although it will need work, its basic structure is sound.
- Check about ensuring personal items in your apartment.
- You can set the groceries on the table over there.
- I'm going to watch the game at their house.
- How do you think the elections will affect the neighborhood?
- They're listening to music on their headphones.
- Your going to trip if you don't tie your shoelaces.
- Bring your phone to the store to exchange it for a new one.
- Whether we travel depends on the weather.
Understanding the correct use of these commonly confused words is important for clear and accurate communication in English.