Fill in the blanks with the word apocryphal: (a) A nuclear war would be the most __________ event in human history. (b) I never know when she's being __________ and when she's tell... Fill in the blanks with the word apocryphal: (a) A nuclear war would be the most __________ event in human history. (b) I never know when she's being __________ and when she's telling the truth. (c) We dismissed these accounts of UFO contacts with humans as __________.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the correct use of the word 'apocryphal' in different sentences. The task is likely to fill in the blanks with this word appropriately.
Answer
(b) and (c) should be 'apocryphal', (a) is not appropriate.
The correct usage of 'apocryphal' in these sentences is likely only for (b) and (c), as it implies doubt regarding the authenticity or truth of an event or statement.
Answer for screen readers
The correct usage of 'apocryphal' in these sentences is likely only for (b) and (c), as it implies doubt regarding the authenticity or truth of an event or statement.
More Information
In the context of these sentences, 'apocryphal' refers to something of doubtful authenticity. It fits sentences (b) and (c) where there is uncertainty about the truthfulness of a statement or account.
Tips
Avoid using 'apocryphal' for statements that are clearly factual or possible without doubt.
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