It is difficult to change someone’s opinion by badgering him. The child who begs his mother
to “get off his back” when she implores him for some assistance with the household drudgery,
may very well plead interminably for some special privilege when he wants something for
himself. How paradoxical* that neither is able to perceive that no one likes being nagged.
(*paradoxical—studied previously)
Sample Sentences Getting the hang of it? Now go on to use the five new words in the
following sentences—remember, past tenses may be required.
1.She does her homework on Fridays to save herself from the ________________ of
having to do it during the weekend.
2.The teacher continually ________________ the pupil for the missing assignments.
3.The eminent scientist ________________ difficulties in putting the invention into
practice.
4.The sick child’s mother ________________ the doctor to come immediately.
5.I listened to the boring lecture for what seemed an ________________ fifty minutes.
6.badger (v.) a. unpleasant, dull, or hard work
7.implore b. unending
8.drudgery c. to plead urgently for aid or mercy
9.interminable d. to understand, know, become aware of
10.perceive e. to pester, nag, annoy persistently
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