Question

Read the sentence from Samuel Johnson’s preface to A Dictionary of the English Language.

To have attempted much is always laudable, even when the enterprize is above the strength that undertakes it.
laudable is the underlined word!!!
What is the best definition of the underlined word as it is used in the sentence?
A. foolish or unwise; rash
B. displaying intellect; academic
C. humorous or comical; droll
D. deserving praise; admirable

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

The definition of laudable is deserving praise and commendable. That is half of and closest to choice D definition.

Answer 2

The best definition of the underlined word as it is used in the sentence is "deserving praise; admirable"

Step-by-step explanation:

The word "laudable" as it is defined by any English dictionary refers to a plausible act from anyone, then the words that represent a synonym to this definition are deserving praise and admirable since they show that the action is a very positive and worthy one that everyone has known about and congrats the person for doing it, this can also cause admiration for the person who did the action.