Lesson 2: Weeks 4, 5, & 6 Just The Right Word
10 Questions
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Select the right word to replace the wording in bold type.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
People who are able to use good judgment are unlikely to be fooled easily.
- A.
Astute
- B.
Scavenge
- C.
Vulnerable
- D.
Authentic
Correct Answer
A. Astute -
- 2.
The killing on a huge scale of the American bison almost led to its extinction.
- A.
Devour
- B.
Predatory
- C.
Scavenge
- D.
Slaughter
Correct Answer
D. Slaughter -
- 3.
While Carlotta was at camp, she read with great eagerness the eltters from home.
- A.
Scavenge
- B.
Solitude
- C.
Devoured
- D.
Delicacy
Correct Answer
C. Devoured -
- 4.
Persons who pick over objects that have been thrown away are not allowed at the town dump.
- A.
Predators
- B.
Scavengers
- C.
Slaughters
- D.
Astute
Correct Answer
B. Scavengers -
- 5.
It's obvious that this coin marked 55 B.C. is not genuine but mst be a fake.
- A.
Mythical
- B.
Derogatory
- C.
Prior
- D.
Authentic
Correct Answer
D. Authentic -
- 6.
There is some unfinished business left over from a meeting that took place before the present meeting.
- A.
Figment
- B.
Prior
- C.
Devour
- D.
Delicacy
Correct Answer
B. Prior -
- 7.
I felt very clumsy and not at all graceful when called upon to dance in public.
- A.
Ungainly
- B.
Predatory
- C.
Astute
- D.
Solitude
Correct Answer
A. Ungainly -
- 8.
People who like the condition of being all alone make good lighthouse keepers.
- A.
Vulnerable
- B.
Plumage
- C.
Solitude
- D.
Figment
Correct Answer
C. Solitude -
- 9.
I try to ignore statements that are intended to hurt someone's reputation.
- A.
Slaughter
- B.
Derogatory
- C.
Delicacy
- D.
Authentic
Correct Answer
B. Derogatory -
- 10.
The counselor asked questions about the student's family with much consideration for his feelings.
- A.
Delicacy
- B.
Ungainly
- C.
Predatory
- D.
Figment
Correct Answer
A. Delicacy -
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