Like a ship wading through rough waters, Harvey encountered his share of whitecaps, but he finished in good striking out seven in six innings while allowing two runs and seven hits, as the Mets defeated the Reds, 5-2, at Citi Field. “This is the best I think he’s thrown all year,” Manager Terry Collins said. “I think he’s making ”. Neil Walker drove in two runs to support Harvey, with one of the R.B.I. coming in the third on his ninth home run, which tied him for the franchise record for April. Last with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Walker did not hit his ninth homer until July 26.
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Correct answer: presented
Explanation: The word 'presented' fits grammatically as it is the past tense of 'present,' which is appropriate for the context of describing an event that occurred on Wednesday. It aligns with the subject 'the players' and indicates that they offered an opportunity, matching the overall sentiment of the sentence.
Meaning: 'Presented' means to offer or show something formally, in this case, an opportunity for Harvey.
Wrong options:
- furnished: 'Furnished' typically refers to providing furniture or equipment, which does not fit the context of offering an opportunity.
- proposed: 'Proposed' suggests suggesting an idea or plan, which is not the same as actively offering an opportunity.
- preferred: 'Preferred' indicates a choice or liking for something over another, which does not convey the act of offering an opportunity.
Correct answer: damage
Explanation: The word 'damage' is the correct choice as it refers to harm or injury, which fits the context of the sentence describing what Harvey avoided during the game. It is a noun that aligns with the verb 'escaped,' indicating what he managed to avoid.
Meaning: 'Damage' means harm or injury that reduces value or usefulness, in this case, referring to runs scored against him.
Wrong options:
- destruction: 'Destruction' implies complete ruin or devastation, which is too extreme for the context of a baseball game.
- injurious: 'Injurious' is an adjective describing something that causes harm, but it does not fit as a noun in this context.
- wounding: 'Wounding' refers to causing a physical injury, which is not the appropriate term for the context of runs in a baseball game.
Correct answer: condition
Explanation: The word 'condition' is suitable as it refers to the state of being, which fits the context of how Harvey performed during the game. It is a noun that aligns with the phrase 'finished in good,' indicating a positive outcome.
Meaning: 'Condition' means the state of something, in this case, referring to Harvey's performance being satisfactory.
Wrong options:
- time: 'Time' does not convey the state of performance and is too vague in this context.
- state: While 'state' could fit, it is less commonly used in this context compared to 'condition' when referring to performance.
- express: 'Express' is a verb and does not fit grammatically as a noun in this context.
Correct answer: strides
Explanation: The word 'strides' fits well as it refers to making progress or improvements, which is contextually appropriate for describing Harvey's performance. It is a noun that aligns with the phrase 'making,' indicating positive development.
Meaning: 'Strides' means significant progress or advancements, suggesting that Harvey is improving in his performance.
Wrong options:
- stalk: 'Stalk' refers to the stem of a plant or to follow stealthily, which does not fit the context of making progress.
- ride: 'Ride' does not convey the idea of progress and is unrelated to performance improvements.
- step: 'Step' is too vague and does not convey the same sense of significant progress as 'strides' does.
Correct answer: season
Explanation: The word 'season' is the correct choice as it refers to a specific period in sports, which fits the context of discussing a player's performance over time. It is a noun that aligns with the phrase 'last,' indicating a previous time frame.
Meaning: 'Season' refers to a specific period in sports, indicating the timeframe of Walker's performance with the Pirates.
Wrong options:
- time: 'Time' is too vague and does not specify the context of sports performance.
- moment: 'Moment' refers to a brief period and does not capture the extended timeframe of a sports season.
- date: 'Date' refers to a specific day and does not fit the context of discussing a player's performance over a longer period.
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