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Which of the following words correctly completes the sentence below?

'The driver kept the vehicle ______ while waiting for the traffic light to turn green.'

  1. stationaryCevap
  2. B
    stationery
  3. C
    stationed
  4. D
    stationing

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The correct word to complete the sentence is 'stationary'.
The word 'stationary' is an adjective meaning not moving or remaining in a fixed position, which accurately describes a vehicle stopped at a traffic light.

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1
Analyze the sentence context
The sentence describes a vehicle remaining still at a traffic light.
Understanding context determines whether an adjective denoting immobility or a noun denoting writing supplies is required.
2
Distinguish between the homophones 'stationary' and 'stationery'
'Stationary' means unmoving (adjective), while 'stationery' refers to writing materials (noun).
Identifying the correct spelling ensures accurate word selection based on part of speech and meaning.

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Distinguishing between homophones and commonly confused words based on context and grammatical function.
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