The mad Roman emperor Caligula believed that he was a god and expected people to _____ him.
Our friendship has proved to be _____ because it is based on mutual respect and honesty
I didn't want Charlotte to know that I was watching her, but occasionally I managed to steal a few _____ glances at her.
When they saw that they had been caught red-handed, they resorted to all kinds of _____ in a vain attempt to prove their “innocence.”
It was bad taste on your part to use that _____ tone when we were discussing such a sad event.
As a(n) _____ supporter of women's rights, she believes that men and women should receive the same pay if they do the same jobs
I will not try to _____ the difficulties we face, but I am sure that we can overcome them by working together.
Although I love sports, I sometimes feel that television is becoming _____ with athletic events of all kinds.
After living for so long on a _____ diet, I was amazed when I saw the variety of rich dishes served at the banquet
Imagine our surprise when we found a trunk full of albums recorded by the _____ performer Ray Charles.
We are grateful for the _____ legacy that our great artists and composers have given us.
April wrapped her puppy's wound _____ to avoid causing the pup any more pain.
Why do you suppose someone whose face is known all over the world would want to travel _____ ?
Detectives turn off the lights and use soft beams at the scene of a crime, as evidence is easier to see in _____ lighting.
Instead of just waiting for things to get better by themselves, we must be more _____ in working for improvements.
We were shocked by their _____ misuse of the money their parents had left them.
Self-confidence is a good quality; but if it is carried too far, it can be a _____ to success in life.
Because of his repeated traffic violations, his driver's license has been _____ .
Orders for _____ goods such as computers and cell phones were up this year, thanks to a recent boost in our economy.
Your speech would have been better if you had stayed with your main idea instead of _____ off to side issues.
The _____ deeds of Sherlock Holmes are so well known that many people think he really lived.
Children may be _____ in spirit as well as in body if they do not have a secure and loving home environment.
Instead of approaching him timidly and _____ , tell him frankly what is on your mind.
Building a new skyscraper there will bring thousands of additional people into an area that is already _____ .
The politician tried to _____ his role in the cover-up.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Read the following excerpts that contain vocabulary words from this unit. The vocabulary words are written in bold font.
2. Select the answer that best completes each question. (5 points)
*You may only select one option for your answer.
EXCERPT #1:
Are you going to Coney Island?” asked Blinker.
“Me?” She turned upon him wide-open eyes full of bantering surprise. “Why, what a question! Can't you see that I'm riding a bicycle in the park?” (“Brickdust Row”)
EXCERPT #1 Question: Bantering exchanges are most likely _____ .
EXCERPT #2 Question: If something has veered, it has _____ .
EXCERPT #3:
For Stuffy Pete was overcharged with the caloric produced by a super-bountiful dinner, beginning with oysters and ending with plum pudding, and including (it seemed to him) all the roast turkey and baked potatoes and chicken salad and squash pie and ice cream in the world. (“Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen”)
EXCERPT #3 Question: A bountiful dinner is definitely NOT _____ .
EXCERPT #4:
And now for the story which is to prove to you that we have traditions on this side of the ocean that are becoming older at a much rapider rate than those of England are—thanks to our git-up and enterprise. (“Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen”)
EXCERPT #4 Question: The people in a country described as having enterprise are _____ .
EXCERPT #5 Question: Something that is frugal is _____ .
DIRECTIONS:
1. Read the following passage that contains vocabulary words from this unit. The vocabulary words are written in bold font.
2. Select the answer that best completes each question. (6 points)
*You may only select one option for your answer.
PASSAGE:
In the 1930s and 1940s, the legendary Leroy “Satchel” Paige was one of the best pitchers in baseball. The astounding Alabama-born right-hander first gained national attention in the 1920s as one of the leading players in the Negro Leagues. Many factors contributed to Paige’s huge popularity with fans. He had a casual and humorous manner and often engaged in crowd-pleasing banter. He had an easy-to-remember nickname, and his pitching style was unusual.
However, the primary reason for Paige’s fame was his bountiful athletic talent. Sportswriters recognized him as one of the finest pitchers in the history of the game. He had a blazing fastball, flawless control, and a durable arm that served him well for an amazing number of years. Joe DiMaggio said that Paige was “the best and fastest pitcher” he ever faced.
In 1947, Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier. The following year, Satchel Paige took the mound for the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first African American pitcher in the American League. At age forty-two, he was also baseball’s oldest rookie.
Some critics tried to minimize the importance of Paige’s move to the American League. They accused Indians owner Bill Veeck of signing Paige for the publicity. Veeck replied that the right-hander was “the best available player” to help the team win the pennant.
In 1965, at the age of fifty-nine, Paige pitched for Kansas City, becoming the oldest player ever to take part in a major-league game. His last public appearance was for the Atlanta Braves in 1969. In 1971, Satchel Paige took his rightful place in baseball’s Hall of Fame. Fans and players alike venerate the memory of this great African American athlete.
The meaning of legendary is _____ .
Banter most nearly means _____ .
Bountiful is best defined as _____ .
The meaning of durable is _____ .
Minimize most nearly means _____ .
Venerate is best defined as _____ .
DIRECTIONS:
1. Read each sentence and determine if it contains a grammar error or not.
2. Select the answer that best completes each question. (10 points)
*You may only select one option for your answer.
Foreign travel effects people in many different ways: Some are delighted to explore new horizons, while others yearn for the comforts of home.
Some insects use camouflage as a way to avoid being eaten, others, however, use mimicry, adopting the appearance and behavior of poisonous or unpleasant-tasting species.
In a remarkable coincidence, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, who have been bitter rivals during their political careers, both died on the same day: July 4, 1826, the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Some young musicians are more interested in learning by ear than to take lessons.
The mayor named Ms. Hernandez chairperson of the finance committee because she agreed that the town’s finances needed a thorough overhaul.
Mei asked the artist if she would draw a cartoon for my cousins and us.
In her review of the play, the theater critic noted that neither the set designs nor the lighting were adequate, but he complimented a number of the actors on their performances.
Most major art museums were formed around private collections that are assembled long before these public institutions came into existence.
Lake Erie, as well as the Hudson River and the Potomac River, have been saved by vigorous cleanup programs.
Many a sports star have made television commercials, and product endorsements constitute a substantial part of athletes’ annual income.
A diagonal path can be described as _____ .
Which of the following is the opposite of wasteful?
Which of the following is another word for oversupply?
A city that exists in old stories rather than in real life could be described as _____ .
Which of the following words could be used to describe a heartless and reckless act?
Consumer goods that can be used repeatedly over a number of years are known as _____ .
A spy who is in disguise could be described as being _____ .
A boat this is changing direction suddenly is _____ .
To injure or disfigure is to _____ .
Which of the following is the opposite of scarce?
If you explain a topic with great caution, you handle it in what kind of fashion?
Which of the following might be another word for cancel?
DIRECTIONS:
1. Read the following passage that contains vocabulary words from this unit. The vocabulary words are written in bold font.
2. Select the answer that best completes each question. (4 points)
*You may only select one option for your answer.
PASSAGE:
People in my town have recently been meeting to discuss a proposal from a well known chain of stores to establish their next location here. Not surprisingly, the plan has sparked a great deal of discussion. Many people see the large-scale project as a detriment. They argue that all the traffic caused by the new destination will cause the roads that we use and depend on to become congested. Some opponents add that the large store will draw business away from established local store owners as well as discourage enterprising people from opening new smaller stores that would fit in better with the character of the town. Supporters of the project disagree with these views. Their main points are that the big store will create jobs for local residents and that it will bring in tax revenue. As for the question of overcrowding on the roads, they argue that with a few changes, such as added traffic lights at certain intersections, the negative effects can be minimized.
In sentence 3, detriment means _____ .
Which of the following could not be used to replace congested (sentence 4)?
Which of the following words could be used to replace enterprising (sentence 5)?
In sentence 8, minimized means _____ .
DIRECTIONS:
1. Read the following passage that contains vocabulary words from this unit. The vocabulary words are written in bold font.
2. Select the answer that best completes each question. (4 points)
*You may only select one option for your answer.
PASSAGE:
As a result of spending a summer with my grandmother and grandfather, who are both lifelong movie fans, I have myself become an avowed movie buff. The films I enjoy more than any others were made during the 1930s and 1940s and are known as screwball comedies. They are filled with amusing banter and hilarious antics, and so they are bound to appeal to people who like clever dialogue as well as to those who enjoy physical comedy. What more could a viewer ask for? Apparently movie critics and historians agree with my opinion. According to them, many screwball comedies, including favorites of mine such as The Front Page, Bringing Up Baby and Arsenic and Old Lace, are classics that have been venerated for a long time.
In line 2, avowed means _____ .
Banter (line 3) is talk that is _____ .
Antics (line 4) are actions that are _____ .
Which of the following words could be used to replace venerated (line 7)?