Beyond Horizons

Spot the Sentences

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The sentences below use words found in the article. Can you identify which sentences demonstrat­e the correct usage of the words?

1. Alleviate

Sentence A: This medicine is extremely effective for alleviatin­g severe back pains.

Sentence B: With the recent promotion, Dave has been alleviated to a position of power.

2. Yield

Sentence A: Due to its favourable weather, this farming region is known for yielding a high amount of crops.

Sentence B: Megan yielded to the pressure from her friends and took her first cigarette.

3. Scarce

Sentence A: Reuben was scarce of the dark and would tremble in fear when the lights are switched off.

Sentence B: This long drought has caused the death of many crops and animals, causing food scarcity in the region.

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