Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option that is most similar in meaning to the following word/expression.

Hail

(1) call out to (2) pull (3) compel (4) acclaim

  1. 1 and 4

  2. 1 and 3

  3. 1 and 2

  4. 2 and 4
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'hail' has multiple meanings: (1) to call out to someone (as in 'hail a taxi') and (4) to acclaim or praise enthusiastically (as in 'hail the conquering hero'). Option A correctly identifies both valid meanings. Option C combines meanings that don't both apply ('pull' and 'compel' are not standard meanings of hail).

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