Many female authors once used male _____ because it was considered improper for women to write novels.
She has lived _____ from other people for so long that it is hard for her to take part in everyday social affairs.
He's cleverly managed to _____ his way into a very important position in this company.
It will be better if we all take responsibility for the mistake instead of letting one employee be the _____ .
His prejudices are so strong that he wants to _____ all members of minority religious groups.
Jefferson preferred to _____ his ideas about government and religion in writing rather than give public speeches.
Although he was trying to look unconcerned, I could see that he was much _____ by the teacher's criticism.
An actor who has _____ for so long in the favor of the public finds it hard to realize that he or she is no longer popular.
It was shocking how quickly the singer was _____ for voicing her opinions about free speech.
She is not the most _____ person in the world, but in her own way she is at least trying to be friendly.
The new governor's address was an unusually _____ and effective description of the challenges facing the state in the years ahead.
No matter how much time or effort it takes, I will _____ these unfair charges of disloyalty from my reputation!
Is it our duty to try to _____ a faith in democracy in the people of other lands?
My _____ at the loss of a loved one was all the greater when I realized that my carelessness had caused the accident.
The college student did not understand the serious _____ of plagiarism when he downloaded an essay from the Internet.
How can we ever forgive him for _____ from our great cause at the very time we needed him most?
Fortunately, the soil is so _____ of moisture that the weeks of dry weather did not damage our crops.
By teaching her son how to garden and fish, Hilary hoped to _____ in him a love of nature.
I did not think that such an innocent conversation could have such serious _____ on the outcome of an election.
It is possible to be honest and _____ in stating your views and opinions without being cruel or tactless.
Shakespeare tries to convey Brutus's _____ of defeat at Philippi by having Caesar's ghost appear to him the night before the battle.
We should now be just as _____ in fighting for peace as the Americans of two hundred years ago were in fighting for independence.
It would be good taste on his part not to _____ all the honors and awards that he has won.
The purpose of our prison system is not just to punish offenders but to _____ them.
Many people view cats as _____ and averse to cuddling.
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:
. . . this song of the huskies might have been the defiance of life, only it was pitched in minor key, with long-drawn
wailings and half-sobs, and was more the pleading of life, the articulate travail of existence.
(The Call of the Wild)
EXCERPT #1 Question: If something is articulate, it is _____ .
EXCERPT #2:
"Well, Buck, my boy,” he went on in a genial voice, “we've had our little ruction, and the best thing we can do is to let it go at that. You've learned your place, and I know mine.”
(The Call of the Wild)
EXCERPT #2 Question: A genial voice is NOT _____ .
EXCERPT #3:
It was because nothing daunted him that he had been chosen for government courier. He took all manner of risks, resolutely thrusting his little weazened face into the frost and struggling on from dim dawn to dark.
(The Call of the Wild)
EXCERPT #3 Question: If a person proceeds resolutely, he or she does so with _____ .
EXCERPT #4:
The noise from downstairs was as that of a score of battling fiends. There were revolver shots. A man's voice screamed once in horror and anguish. There was a great snarling and growling, and over all arose a smashing and crashing of furniture and glass.
(White Fang)
EXCERPT #4 Question: If a person screams in anguish, he or she is experiencing _____ .
EXCERPT #5 Question: If an animal is aloof, he 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:
Few people today have heard of Victoria Claflin Woodhull, one of America’s most resolute crusaders for equality and the first woman to seek the presidency. Born to a large family that ran a traveling medicine show, she met people from all walks of life. She developed progressive social, spiritual, economic, and political views and learned to express herself well. She soon gained widespread fame—and notoriety.
In 1870, with support from railroad tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt, Woodhull and her sister Tennessee Claflin became Wall Street’s first female stockbrokers. Woodhull reasoned that her ability to earn her own money would give her lifelong independence. Also in 1870, the sisters launched a newspaper, Woodhull & Claflin’s Weekly. For six years, it provided Woodhull with a forum in which she articulated her ideas in forthright language.
To advance her beliefs, Victoria Woodhull took to making fiery public speeches. In 1871, Woodhull addressed the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives on the subject of a woman’s right to vote. In 1872, the Equal Rights Party of the National Woman Suffrage Association nominated Woodhull for U.S. president. She could not legally vote, yet no law barred her from holding office! With noted abolitionist Frederick Douglass as her running mate, the first female presidential candidate faced Republican incumbent Ulysses S. Grant and Democrat Horace Greeley.
Woodhull had also been using her newspaper to expose swindles and scandals. A few months before the 1872 presidential election, she revealed shocking secrets about a
popular public figure. The repercussions were severe. Many former supporters defected from her cause. She faced serious legal and financial difficulties. She was, in effect, ostracized. Finally, in 1877, Woodhull and her sister left the United States for England. There they succeeded in making new and prosperous lives for themselves.
The meaning of resolute is _____ .
Articulated most nearly means _____ .
Forthright is best defined as _____ .
Repercussions means _____ .
Defected from means _____ .
Ostracized is best defined as _____ .
DIRECTIONS:
1. Read each sentence and determine if the underlined portion could be written better.
2. Select the answer that best completes each question. (6 points)
*You may only select one option for your answer.
If Steve makes the throw to second base, the runner would have been out.
When the king reached out his hand, she took it shyly and let him help her out of her seat.
Many times throughout the war, the sergeant reflected back with his childhood and its happy innocence.
The only problem with living in the log cabin was that you couldn't hardly ever keep your feet warm in the winter.
The memorandum says that everyone is required to bring their own office supplies to work from now on.
I came home late, I knew I was in trouble.
A person or thing carrying the blame for others is known as a _____ .
A mind that is able to retain knowledge easily can be described as _____ .
Which of the following is the opposite of sociable?
If a foreboding of a future event came to you, you might say that you had a _____ .
Which of the following might be another word for cleanse?
To exclude from a group is to _____ .
A name assumed by a writer is a _____ .
An old building that has been restored to good condition has been _____ .
Which of the following might be another word for result?
To introduce or cause to be taken in is to _____ .
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:
Last week I had an assignment to write a how-to paragraph for English class and was looking for a topic that would be a bit unusual and unexpected. After giving the matter a good deal of thought, I remembered that I had recently come across and skimmed a book about how to talk with finesse to all kinds of people—in other words, how to be a good conversationalist. I did my best to remember what I had read and came up with the following ideas. First, it is important to be sincere and forthright. Second, during a good conversation, each person should do his or her best to be genial and put the other person at ease. Third, a person should try to be confident, yet not go so far as to flaunt his or her accomplishments. After outlining these basic principles, I’m pleased to say that I was able to meet my goal of writing about something both practical and out of the ordinary.
In sentence 2, finesse means _____ .
Which of the following could be used to replace forthright (sentence 4)?
Which of the following words could not be used to replace genial (sentence 5)?
To flaunt (sentence 6) one’s accomplishments is to _____ .
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:
Last summer, I was lucky enough to work as a counselor at a day camp that was run by our town’s parks and recreation department. The experience was a wonderful one—except, that is, for one minor mishap. The incident occurred at the very end of our six-week session, during an awards ceremony. At first, I thought that everything was going my way. The emcee was announcing the award for best skit writer and songwriter, and I
basked in pride as I heard my name. There must have been a defect in the sound system just at that moment, however, or perhaps the announcer did not articulate the name of the winner clearly. Anyway, what happened next is that I suddenly felt abashed when, while I was on my way to the stage, I saw another counselor already accepting the award. Fortunately, I did not suffer any real anguish as a result of the embarrassing moment. In fact, my mistake led me to be more mindful. I am now resolute in my intention to always think and listen carefully before taking action.
In line 5, basked means _____ .
A defect (line 5) would cause something to _____ .
To articulate (line 6) a name is to _____ .
In line 7, abashed means _____ .
Which of the following could be used to replace anguish (line 8)?
To be resolute (line 9) is to be _____ .