Rise, raise, arouse

SkiIucK · #1 (permalink) Thu May 22, 2008 20:08 pm *Rise, raise, arouse*

Hello,

'The funny animal (38)_____ her spirits a little but
then it disappeared...'

38. a) raised b) rose c) arose d) roused

According to the examiners, the correct answer is 'D'. Why so?

Regards

Haihao · #2 (permalink) Fri May 23, 2008 1:21 am *Rise, raise, arouse*

Here 'roused' means 'excited' which fits the sentence.

Mister Micawber · #3 (permalink) Fri May 23, 2008 1:43 am *Rise, raise, arouse*

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Unfortunately, 'raised' also fits here.
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SkiIucK · #4 (permalink) Fri May 23, 2008 6:14 am *Rise, raise, arouse*

Nice. :D

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