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LEVEL C, UNIT 11 VOCABULARY EXTRA CREDIT (optional)

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LEVEL C, UNIT 11 VOCABULARY EXTRA CREDIT

COMPLETING THE SENTENCES

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence provided. (25 points)
*You may only select one option for your answer.
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One of the chief functions of the United Nations is to _____ disputes between member nations.

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If you believe a story as _____ as that, I think you would believe anything!

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Our neighbor came over to _____ us with all the gossip that we had missed during our trip.

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Though Benedict Arnold originally fought for the American cause, his name is forever _____ by his ultimate act of treachery.

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The best way to _____ a spirit of patriotism to young people is to teach them about the ideals on which this nation is built.

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Although some may dismiss “rags-to-riches” stories as silly, I can _____ many examples of wealthy, powerful people who had humble beginnings.

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Shawn has the most annoying _____ ; he cracks his knuckles loudly just before he turns on his computer.

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The more I _____ into mythology, the more clearly I see how these ancient stories help us understand the basic truths of life.

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Language that seems appropriate in the _____ of the locker room may be totally out of place in the classroom.

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Although my grandfather did not want to sell his vintage motorcycle, he finally agreed when a collector made him a(n) _____ offer.

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Foolishly, Neville Chamberlain attempted to avoid a second world war by _____ Hitler's demands for territory in Europe.

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When he finally made _____ repayment of the money he owed me, he acted as though he was doing me a big favor.

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The company has called in an efficiency expert to increase productivity and root out _____ work habits.

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Whatever his later failures, let us remember that he won the nation's highest military decoration for _____ in action.

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Although Marge forgot her sister's birthday, she did manage to send her a(n) _____ birthday card.

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Helen's physical appearance does not make her stand out, but her high spirits and _____ demeanor make her captivating and appealing.

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Trying to _____ her best friend, Maya agreed to dine at a pizzeria when she really wanted to eat at the new Chinese restaurant.

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We will not allow ourselves to be _____ into supporting candidates who try to mislead the voters.

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I am taking this step with my eyes open, and I will accept full responsibility for whatever may _____ .

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Though some people believe we should make more use of nuclear power, others insist that such a decision would be _____ .

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In debate she has the _____ manner of one who believes firmly that she is never wrong.

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By careful planning and _____ investments, Sue greatly increased the fortune that her parents had left her.

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As every baseball player knows, a knuckleball is extremely hard to hit because its flight is full of unexpected _____ called breaks.

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Instead of relying on a _____ textbook, our social studies teacher uses many different materials and media in the classroom.

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Do you know the proper way to _____ a source from the Internet?

VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT: LITERARY TEXT

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:

And Miss Abbott—she, too, was beautiful in her way, for all her gaucheness and conventionality. She really cared about life, and tried to live it properly.
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EXCERPT #1 Question: Conventionality is _____ .

EXCERPT #2:

Miss Abbott was equally civil, but not to be appeased by good intentions. The child's welfare was a sacred duty to her, not a matter of pride or even of sentiment. By it alone, she felt, could she undo a little of the evil that she had permitted to come into the world.
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EXCERPT #2 Question: Someone who cannot be appeased is NOT easily _____ .

EXCERPT #3:

He was a tall, weakly-built young man, whose clothes had to be judiciously padded on the shoulders in order to make him pass muster. His face was plain rather than not, and there was a curious mixture in it of good and bad.
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EXCERPT #3 Question: If something is done judiciously, it is done so _____ .

EXCERPT #4:

A long argument ensued, in which the waiter took part, suggesting various solutions. At last Gino triumphed. The bill came to eightpence-halfpenny, and a halfpenny for the waiter brought it up to ninepence. Then there was a shower of gratitude on one side and of deprecation on the other . . .
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EXCERPT #4 Question: If an argument has ensued, it has _____ .

EXCERPT #5:

For the barrier of language is sometimes a blessed barrier, which only lets pass what is good. Or—to put the thing less cynically—we may be better in new clean words, which have never been tainted by our pettiness or vice.
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EXCERPT #5 Question: If something is tainted, it has been _____ .

VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT: INFORMATIONAL TEXT

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. (5 points)
*You may only select one option for your answer.
PASSAGE:

History is full of calamitous events. Some of these events are caused by nature; others are caused by human actions. The flood that destroyed much of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in 1889 was caused by a combination of nature’s fury and human failure.

The South Fork Dam, located 14 miles above Johnstown, was built in the early 1800s to block the Conemaugh River for
a reservoir. A judicious plan for the maintenance of the enormous earth-filled dam was never formulated. The dam
began to weaken even before the reservoir was full. Repairs were inadequate.

In 1879, a developer purchased the dam, the lake, and the surrounding land. The property was turned into the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club, a private resort for the wealthy. Little attention was given to the worsening condition of the dam.

In the spring of 1889, extremely heavy snows and rains put an enormous strain on the dam. The club’s managing engineers spotted problems, but their belated attempt to shore up the dam failed. At 3:10 on the afternoon of May 31, the dam gave way with a thunderous roar. Tons of water swept down the valley into Johnstown in a towering, unstoppable wave. As the flood roared through the town, debris and bodies piled up at the Stoneycreek Bridge. Railcars filled with chemicals ignited, and a terrible fire ensued.

Despite the gallantry of hundreds of horrified volunteers who tried to pull victims from the water, 2,209 people died. Clara Barton herself led the relief work of a team from the American Red Cross. It took five years for the stunned survivors to rebuild their city and their lives.
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The meaning of calamitous is _____ .

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Judicious most nearly means _____ .

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Belated is best defined as _____ .

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The meaning of ensued is _____ .

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Gallantry most nearly means _____ .

CORRECTING ERRORS

DIRECTIONS:
1. Read each sentence and determine if the bold 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.
PASSAGE:

Should cell phones be banned in schools? Administrators who support a ban argue that cell phones to ring in class distract students’ attention. They also point out that cell phones can be used to cheat during tests and summoning friends during fights. Parents and students, on the other hand, reply that cell phones allow families to stay in touch, especially at times the need to communicate is critical. According to this argument, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 serves as a clear reminder that cell phones are lifelines for loved ones during an emergency.

Many schools have found that a zero-tolerance policy is difficult to enforce. Perhaps the best strategy for the time being is a middle way. Students may be allowed to bring cell phones to school, if only if they are turned off and out of sight. In Los Angeles, by contrast, students are permitted to have cell phones, but they can use them only during lunch and breaks. Clearly, cell phone usage at school requires some regulation. Just as clearly, a total ban may not be appropriate.
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Bold Section #1

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Bold Section #2

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Bold Section #3

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Bold Section #4

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Bold Section #5

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Bold Section #6

PRACTICE APPLICATION

DIRECTIONS:
1. Select the answer that best completes each question. (10 points)
*You may only select one option for your answer.
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If a famous line from a poem has been quoted in a speech, it has been _____ .

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A plan that is wise and sensible can be described as _____ .

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Which of the following is the opposite of cowardice?

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An extremely strange-looking hairstyle could be described as _____ .

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Which of the following might be another word for bullying?

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A peculiar way of acting can be called a _____ .

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To entertain agreeably is to _____ .

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Which of the following is the opposite of hardworking?

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An object used to lure animals into a trap is a _____ .

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Which of the following is another word for vivacious?

READING A PASSAGE #1

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:

All the speakers at our school’s annual Career Day were extremely interesting and informative, but I must say that I enjoyed Judge Myra Livingston’s presentation most of all. Perhaps that is because I have always enjoyed the legal dramas I have seen on television and have always felt drawn to the milieu of the courtroom. In her talk, however, Judge Livingston delved into the real world of the legal system and imparted many eye-opening facts about her work. For example, she explained that trials do not deal only with criminal cases. Among other tasks, a judge may mediate a dispute between a tenant and a landlord, make a ruling about who owns the rights to a song, or decide if an election was run fairly. Now that I have expanded my knowledge of the ways the law affects people’s lives, I am more interested in it than ever.
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In sentence 2, milieu means _____ .

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If someone delved (sentence 3) into a topic, he or she _____ .

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Which of the following could be used to replace imparted (sentence 3)?

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In sentence 5, mediate means _____ .

READING A PASSAGE #2

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:

Dear Aunt Sarah,
I am writing to offer you my belated apologies for Max’s behavior last week. I would have written sooner, but it has taken me several days to calm down after the calamitous events that took place at Thanksgiving dinner and to put together what I hope is an acceptable explanation. First of all, if Max could speak, he would say that he is very sorry for what he did. He might also point out that, at ten months of age, he is still a growing puppy with an enourmous appetite to appease. If he could have predicted the shock and confusion that ensued, he would never have pulled the turkey off the table and chewed off a drumstick. On the bright side, he might add that we were at least able to enjoy the parts of the meal that weren’t tainted and can all look forward to a more conventional holiday meal next year. Thanks so much for your understanding!
Love,
Erin
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In line 2, belated means _____ .

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Which of the following words could be used to replace calamitous (line 3)?

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In line 6, appease means _____ .

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In line 7, ensued means _____ .

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If parts of a meal are tainted (line 8), they are _____ .

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Which of the following words could not be used to replace conventional (line 9)?