unit 3
What is a synonym of the word infrastructure?
framework
Which suffix would you add to the noun critic to create a related adjective?
al
Which option correctly defines the word infraction?
the act of breaking a rule
In which sentence is the word empathy used correctly?
Nader felt empathy for his friend who got sick and had to cancel his hiking trip.
In which sentence is the word inherently used correctly?
An inherently kind person, Monica has always taken in stray animals.
Which word is an antonym of the word distraught?
calm
Which is the most accurate definition of syntax as a rhetorical feature?
strategically arranging words and phrases within a sentence to emphasize a point
In which sentence is the word fruition used
I hope my goal will come to fruition.
In which sentence is the word tenacity used correctly?
The homeowner was surprised at the tenacity of his dog, who continued biting the burglar until the police arrived.
Which sentence makes use of hyperbole for effect?
On some Mondays, Bill felt it would be months before the weekend came again.
which words are synonyms of succinct?
brife and concise
if you look in the dictionary, what word will you not find as a synonym for the word retaliation?
reproof
Which word shares a root with the word veracity?
very
Which sentence best states a central idea in "Household Robots Are Here, but Where Are They Going?"
The most promising use for robots in the near future is as smart home hubs.
if you use a dictionary to look up the word exacerbate, what definition are you most likely to find?
worsen
What does bio- mean in the word biodegradable?
life
Which is the most accurate description of a country that follows principles of pluralism?
a country that promotes diversity and participation by many groups
If your friend told you that "starfish" is a misnomer, what question would you most likely ask your friend?
Why is the creature's name incorrect?
Which sentence uses the word sew correctly?
Grandma is going to sew the patch onto your jacket
Which word is a synonym for the word alienation?
isolation
Suppose you are writing an essay titled "Affluence in 16th-Century England." Which sentence from the first paragraph would provide a context clue to the meaning of the word affluence?
Some nobles owned multiple estates.
Which response represents the best definition of irony as a rhetorical feature?
An author states the opposite of his or her actual argument.
court's legal decision should always be based on
Which option best completes the sentence?
reasoning
Which option contains the correct meaning of the prefix mis- as it is used in the word misconception?
in an improper manner
What part of the body is involved in cognitive function?
brain