Vocabulary 1
Gary is so creative. He's always ________ new ways to do things.
a. being up on
b. hanging on to
c. thinking up
thinking up
a person who writes professionally
author
I _______ a new dress yesterday.
a. have bought
b. bought
bought
Ricky and Lucy were married _______ June 17th.
on
What year did the United States declare its independence?
Remember that the ________ should be on fair play and enjoyment, not just winning the game.
a. emphasis
b. author
c. handicap
emphasis
a humorous drawing, usually in a newspaper or magazine
cartoon
They ______ to build the new library last April.
a. started
b. have started
started
We're preparing for the inspection which begins _____ seven days.
in
Which river is the longest in the United States?
Mississippi River
I like the _____ of movie that has a lot of action.
a. sort
b. emphasis
c. amusement
sort
to suppose; to begin a position, job , or responsibility
assume
I believe Mary ______ in Miami from 1985-1988.
a. worked
b. has worked
worked
In spite of its age, the antique clock still plays a song _____ midnight.
at
Which state is known as the "sunshine" state?
Florida
a. strange
b. favorable
c. ideal
strange
to officially support something or someone
endorse
Bob _____ cartoons ever since he was about six years old.
a. drew
b. has drawn
has drawn
Because the king was born _____ the 5th of September, that date is a national holiday in my country.
on
The Louisiana Purchase (the western half of the United States) was purchased from which country?
France
People who report the news should have a(n) _________ viewpoint.
a. objective
b. strange
c. dangerous
objective
to leave a job or position
resign
He _____________ since the accident.
a. didn't drive
b. hasn't driven
hasn't driven
We have class _____ 0730 in the morning.
at
What is Texas' nickname?
The Lone Star State