In the given sentences, the word "belligerent" means hostile, aggressive, or ready to fight. Let's analyze each sentence to see where the word "belligerent" would make sense:
a. The neighbor smiled and waved as we drove past his house.
This sentence does not indicate any aggression or hostility, so the word "belligerent" would not make sense here.
b. The shopper was
This sentence is incomplete, so it does not provide context to determine if the word "belligerent" would fit.
c. When the cashier told him the register was closed after he had waited for forty-five minutes, the man became
In this sentence, the situation involves frustration or anger due to the long wait, which could potentially lead to the man becoming belligerent in response to the cashier's news.
Therefore, in sentence c, "When the cashier told him the register was closed after he had waited for forty-five minutes, the man became," the word "belligerent" would make sense because it describes a situation where the man might become hostile or aggressive towards the cashier due to his frustration.
