Unit 8: Sentence Completion (Greek & Latin Roots)

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    Finding it difficult to make a living in Vietnam, Jane's parents thought it best to ________ to France

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This quiz focuses on sentence completion using Greek and Latin roots, enhancing vocabulary and understanding of word structures.

Unit 8: Sentence Completion (Greek & Latin Roots) - Quiz

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    The geese flew in a V-shaped ________ across the sky.

    Explanation
    The geese flew in a V-shaped formation across the sky. A V-shaped formation is a common pattern observed when a group of geese fly together. This formation allows the geese to take advantage of the aerodynamic benefits of flying in a group, such as reduced wind resistance and improved efficiency. It also helps them communicate and stay together as a cohesive unit during their migration.

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    He treated my mom poorly because she was an ________ from Mexico, he felt she did not belong here.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "immigrant" because it explains why the person treated the speaker's mom poorly. The person's prejudice against immigrants from Mexico made them feel that the speaker's mom did not belong in the country, leading to mistreatment.

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    During the ________ years of the company there were only three employees; now there are over one thousand.

    Explanation
    During the formative years of the company, there were only three employees. This implies that the company was in its early stages of development or establishment. As time passed, the company grew significantly, and now it has over one thousand employees. The term "formative" refers to the period of growth, development, and establishment, which perfectly fits the given context.

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    The ________ monarch butterflies fly to Mexico every fall.

    Explanation
    The word "migratory" is the correct answer because it accurately describes the behavior of the monarch butterflies. The term "migratory" means that they travel from one place to another regularly, usually over long distances, in search of better conditions or resources. In this case, the monarch butterflies fly to Mexico every fall, which indicates a regular pattern of movement and qualifies them as migratory.

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    His criticism was cruel and not ________ or helpful at all.

    Explanation
    The word "constructive" is the correct answer because it means offering helpful suggestions or advice. In the given sentence, the criticism is described as cruel and not constructive, indicating that it was not helpful or aimed at improving the situation.

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    I did not ________ his words as a sincere apology, especially after he stuck his tongue out at me after the teacher left.

    Explanation
    The word "construe" means to interpret or understand the meaning of something. In this context, the speaker did not interpret or understand the person's words as a sincere apology. The additional information about the person sticking their tongue out further supports the speaker's belief that the apology was not genuine.

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    The trees are small now, but in a few years they will be tall enough to ________ our view of the ocean.

    Explanation
    The word "obstruct" means to block or hinder something. In this context, the sentence is stating that the trees, although currently small, will grow tall enough in the future to block or hinder our view of the ocean.

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    Dean's teacher knew about his troubles in school, but Mr. Thoreson was going to do whatever it took to help ________ him.

    Explanation
    Dean's teacher, Mr. Thoreson, was aware of Dean's difficulties in school. Despite this, Mr. Thoreson was determined to support Dean and assist him in overcoming his challenges. The word "reform" suggests that Mr. Thoreson was committed to implementing changes and improvements in Dean's academic performance and behavior. Mr. Thoreson was willing to go to great lengths and use various strategies to help Dean transform and improve his educational experience.

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    She was a rebellious child with no desire to ________.

    Explanation
    The sentence states that the person in question was a rebellious child and had no desire to conform. This means that they did not want to follow societal norms or rules, and preferred to go against the expectations and expectations of others. They likely had their own unique ideas and beliefs and did not want to conform to the standards set by others.

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