Tkam Ch. 11-20 Practice Quiz

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The shadowy figures in the mob seemed ___________________, as they traveled to the jail to kill Tom Robinson.

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ominous means threatening or sinister.

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Neyvi tripped over the carpet on her way to accept the award. I tried to ___________________my laughter, but couldn't.

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stifle means to hold back; suppress

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My father likes to think that he is _____________________, but he makes mistakes just like every other human being.

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infallible means never wrong

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Mrs. Dubose hurled insults about Jem and Scout's mother, and said that their family's _________________________ was all Atticus' fault, since he was defending a black man.

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degradation means a state of low honor or moral character

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Atticus' skills as a lawyer seem _____________________, since he uses language to cleverly reveal the truth.

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formidable means impressive

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When I got my essay back, I didn't understand what Ms. Borland's comments meant, so I met with her after class and asked her to __________________.

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to elucidate means to explain

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When my neighbor saw that I had destroyed her beautiful flowers, she yelled at me _____________________ as I tried to explain that it was an accident.

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indignantly means angirly

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Since the Ewell children don't have enough money to see a doctor or for decent shoes, they all have ________________ colds throughout the winter time.

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perpetual means everlasting; continuous

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When Mr. Gilmer questioned Tom about his "crime," his speech was very _________________ towards Tom; however, Tom remained polite and respectful the entire time.

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acrimonious means sarcastic, bitter, or nasty

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Before taking Ms. Borland's class, I only read books that my teacher assigned, and I never wanted to read a book of my own _____________________. Now, however, I love to read in my free time.

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volition is the act of willing, choosing, or resolving. To do something "by your own volition" means you do something "by your own choice"

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Tkam Ch. 11-20 Practice Quiz

The shadowy figures in the mob seemed ___________________, as they traveled to the jail to kill Tom Robinson.

Neyvi tripped over the carpet on her way to accept the award. I tried to ___________________my laughter, but couldn't.

My father likes to think that he is _____________________, but he makes mistakes just like every other human being.

Mrs. Dubose hurled insults about Jem and Scout's mother, and said that their family's _________________________ was all Atticus' fault, since he was defending a black man.

Atticus' skills as a lawyer seem _____________________, since he uses language to cleverly reveal the truth.

When I got my essay back, I didn't understand what Ms. Borland's comments meant, so I met with her after class and asked her to __________________.

When my neighbor saw that I had destroyed her beautiful flowers, she yelled at me _____________________ as I tried to explain that it was an accident.

Since the Ewell children don't have enough money to see a doctor or for decent shoes, they all have ________________ colds throughout the winter time.

When Mr. Gilmer questioned Tom about his "crime," his speech was very _________________ towards Tom; however, Tom remained polite and respectful the entire time.

Before taking Ms. Borland's class, I only read books that my teacher assigned, and I never wanted to read a book of my own _____________________. Now, however, I love to read in my free time.