The noun ring has several meanings, including a circular band, an exhibition area, and the sound of a bell. As a verb, ring means to surround or to sound a bell. The verb wring means to twist, squeeze, or compress.
Examples:
- Sauron took the ring, which he called his "precious," and hid in the Misty Mountains.
- For several minutes after the match, the wrestler stood alone in the ring, basking in the adulation of the crowd.
- Merdine promised to ring me later to set up a meeting.
- Gus threatened to wring Danny's neck if he didn't repay the loan.
Practice:
(a) One of us would _____ Crabby Appleton's front doorbell while another would climb over the fence to get the ball.
(b) The wrestling moves performed in the ____ are dangerous and should not be attempted at home.
(c) Amy shivered as she tried to _____ the water out of her clothes.
(d) Skylan placed the _____ on the tip of his sword.
