His notebooks show that Leonardo da Vinci was not only a masterful artist but an _____ inventor as well.
We can _____ the message of the sermon into one short sentence: “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.”
He may claim that we have _____ him, but we have facts to back up every statement made in the column about him.
The beauty of the Grand Canyon is so _____ that it is absolutely impossible to capture its grandeur on film.
Which job would you take—one that is more _____ right now or one that pays a small salary but offers a chance for valuable training?
Her conscience forced her to _____ the conspirators to the authorities.
Tom may not be as polished and clever as some of the other boys, but I think it is unfair of you to call him an _____ .
The story I am reading features a(n) _____ detective who cannot solve a case and continually loses things.
We were pleasantly surprised to see that she completed the difficult task we had given her with neatness and _____ .
As soon as she took over the office of Mayor, she was _____ by dozens of people eager to get city jobs.
_____ for a chance to see her work in print, the young writer begged the magazine editor to publish her story.
His conceit is so _____ that he cannot imagine anyone voting against him in the election for class president.
I will never _____ the people who helped me in my hour of need!
After all the bad things he has done, I feel no _____ about telling him that I don’t want him to be my “friend” anymore.
My sister is learning French, taking cooking classes, and participating in other _____ pursuits that will allow her to become a master chef
You may criticize the roads and the lights, but the fact is that _____ drivers are the cause of most car accidents.
I always feel sad at the end of the autumn, when the trees lose their beautiful _____ of leaves.
As soon as he began his long, boring speech, our excitement died down, as though we had been _____ with cold water.
Our puppy's paws and legs are much larger than her body, but she looks adorable as she lumbers around the yard like a huge _____ .
Where did he ever get the curious idea that we set up this volleyball court _____ for him and his friends?
We are working hard to improve conditions in our community, but we cannot expect _____ results.
Each day, after she finishes her homework, she enjoys a light _____ of the detective stories she loves so well.
Instead of feeling _____ because you did poorly on the exam, why don’t you make up your mind to study harder in the future?
When I realized that I was thoroughly prepared for the final exams, my fears quickly _____ .
Hold the _____ on your ankle until the swelling goes down.
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 Question: When something is created ingeniously, it requires _____ .
EXCERPT #2 Question: A chest packed with apparel is filled with _____ .
EXCERPT #3:
We found the whole family in a state of the greatest excitement, and I felt it necessary to calm them down as much as possible, for neither could I answer the questions with which I was besieged, nor could I conceal the fact that the visit of the vessel might not prove so advantageous as they expected.
EXCERPT #3 Question: Someone who is besieged with questions feels _____ .
EXCERPT #4:
By this time the sun was sinking beneath the horizon, and the poultry, which had been straying to some little distance, gathered round us, and began to pick up the crumbs of biscuit which had fallen during our repast. My wife hereupon drew from her mysterious bag some handfuls of oats, peas, and other grain, and with them began to feed the poultry.
EXCERPT #4 Question: A repast is a _____ .
EXCERPT #5 Question: A fish that is immense is NOT _____ .
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:
The 1960s left a definite mark on American apparel. This influence began when First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy
moved into the White House in 1961 with her husband, President John Kennedy. Her sophisticated sense of style
appealed to many. Fashion designers, department stores, and boutiques could barely satisfy the immense demand for
pillbox hats, two-piece suits, A-line skirts, wraparound sunglasses, and lowheeled pumps.
After the tragic Kennedy assassination in 1963, fashion looked elsewhere for inspiration. The Nehru jacket, named for India’s first Prime Minister, had no lapels and a small stand-up collar. The Beatles promoted this style, which became an instantaneous hit.
What about everyday attire? Enter bell-bottoms. These wide-legged pants, which flared out at the bottom, were modeled after traditional sailor pants. In an effort to distance bell-bottoms from their military origins, ingenious designers widened the bells and added broad belts, a hip-hugging line, fancy cuffs or pleats, and outrageous patterns and fabrics.
Even accessories had a distinctly sixties air. Opticians were besieged by people begging for Ben Franklins—delicate, wire-rimmed glasses whose lenses came in many colors. Long hair parted down the middle completed the look.
Don’t forget mini-skirts. These super-short skirts were denounced as being shameless, unhealthy, and totally ridiculous. But negative opinion didn’t stop fad-conscious teens.
Do these styles seem to be more than just a part of history? That is because some of them have made a comeback and are very much a part of today’s fashions.
The meaning of apparel is _____ .
Immense most nearly means _____ .
Instantaneous is best defined as _____ .
The meaning of ingenious is _____ .
Besieged most nearly means _____ .
Denounced 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.
In her restaurant review, Gladys wrote that garnishing the pork roast with spicy apple slices were one of the chef’s especially elegant touches.
Michiko’s latest revisions to her manuscript, which effective addressed the concerns of the article’s peer reviewers, were welcomed by the editorial board.
Many of the fans which attended the concert had stood in line for hours to obtain tickets, and they were cruelly disappointed when the band failed to show up.
Unwilling to call it a day before his homework was finished, Manuel carefully reread his essay to check for coherence and removing errors in grammar and usage.
As we chatted around the dinner table on Thanksgiving Day, Aunt Tamika marched in from the kitchen to serve her award-winning pumpkin pie, bursting with pride.
The point on issue was whether political campaigns, which are now extremely costly, could be conducted more economically.
Because it requires irrepressible curiosity and the temperament of an extrovert, journalism isn’t scarcely a suitable career choice for Jenna, who is painfully shy.
Each one of the actors in our school play were well prepared, having memorized his or her lines and rehearsed with painstaking care.
Skiing on the intermediate slope, it occurred to Craig that he should challenge himself by joining a group of skiers at the advanced level.
Working together, Grant and Jonah prepared a delicious tuna salad for the picnic, meanwhile Erika and Li carefully followed a new recipe for pecan pie.
As a flock of geese flies away, it does what?
Another word for annoy is _____ .
If an electronic file has been reduced in size, it has been _____ .
Which of the following is the opposite of tiny?
An activity that is profitable can be described as _____ .
To condemn openly is to _____ .
Which of the following is another word for slur?
If the words to a song are remarkably clever, they might be described as _____ .
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:
My friend David is an excellent ice skater, and he is always trying to get me to learn to skate. I, on the other hand, could never imagine going out on the ice on a pair of thin blades and had nothing but misgivings whenever the subject came up. Then, one day about a month ago, David asked me if I really wanted to be besieged by fear and doubt all my life, or if I was finally ready to give skating a try. Even though I understood his point, I tried to look for excuses. First I claimed that I did not have the proper apparel. In response, David said that I could wear my normal winter clothes. Then I insisted that I was physically inept and would move like an oaf on the ice. David assured me that lots of people feel that way at first. Finally, I agreed to go to the rink with him. I’m now happy to report that even though my breakthrough was not quite instantaneous, I have managed, over the last few weeks, to become a good beginning skater.
If you have misgivings (line 2), you feel _____ .
To be besieged (line 4) by something is to be _____ .
In line 5, apparel means _____ .
Which of the following words could not be used to replace inept (line 6)?
In line 7, oaf means _____ .
Which of the following could be used to replace instantaneous (line 9)?
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:
I knew it was a mistake to let my Uncle Al take charge of the cooking at our last family barbeque. After all, he and my aunt Sarah live in a small apartment in the city and never cook outdoors. I couldn’t bring myself to expressly state my opinion on the matter, however, and decided to keep quiet and hope for the best. Unfortunately, everything did not go smoothly. First, the chicken parts on the grill caught fire. The flames were so large that I thought someone would need to dispatch the fire department. That became unnecessary when Aunt Sarah grabbed two large pitchers of ice water and doused the flame. Then the sky turned gray and a light rain began to fall. Still, the afternoon did not turn out too badly. Everyone decided to forsake the cookout and eat at a local diner instead. By the time we got there, we were all famished and, as a result, quite happy with our comfortable and well-prepared indoor repast.
Which of the following words could not be used to replace expressly (line 3)?
To dispatch (line 5) is to _____ .
If you doused (line 6) a flame, you _____ .
In line 7, forsake means _____ .
People who are famished (line 8) feel _____ .
Which of the following words could be used to replace repast (line 9)?