Unit 1
What is the definition of misconception?
a conclusion that is incorrect because it is based on faulty reasoning or untruths
a conclusion that is correct because it is based on true reasoning
a conclusion that is similar because it is based on a similar reasoning
a conclusion that is incorrect because it is based on faulty reasoning or untruths
What is the definition of alienation?
state of being in the presence of others
the state of having good sense and sound judgment
state of being isolated or withdrawn
state of being isolated or withdrawn
What is the definition of biodegradable?
ability to be broken down
lasts forever
unable to decompose
ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage
ability to be broken down
What is the correct definition of fervently?
in an intense or deeply felt manner
in an unwilling manner
in a lazily manner
in a quietly manner
in an intense or deeply felt manner
In which sentence is the word fruition used correctly?
The fruition plan was unexpected.
I hope my goal will come to fruition.
I hope my goal will fruition easily.
The fruition came unexpectedly.
I hope my goal will come to fruition.
Mr. Sharma was determined to nurture a sense of responsibility and compassion in his students.
Which definition is correct for the word nurture as it is used in the sentence?
create
reduce
identify
encourage
encourage
The company's divisions maintain a high degree of autonomy.
Which word is the correct definition of the word autonomy?
free will
force
dependence
imprisonment
free will
Which word the the correct definition of infrastructure?
structure
area
department
branch
structure
In which sentences is the word encroach used incorrectly?
Select two that apply.
“Doug seems to encroach into new shoes every few months,” Mrs. Jones commented.
“I hope you will encroach into a smart young lady,” Mrs. Jones commented.
“The children’s toys continue to encroach into every room,” Mrs. Jones commented.
"You children always encroach into my private space,” Mrs. Jones commented.
“Doug seems to encroach into new shoes every few months,” Mrs. Jones commented.
“I hope you will encroach into a smart young lady,” Mrs. Jones commented.
If a written agreement is not equitable, it is not _[blank]_.
Which option best completes the sentence?
enforceable
brief
logical
fair
Fair
After seeing a look of panic on his sister’s face, Ken discreetly gave her a thumbs up and an encouraging smile from his seat in the audience.
What definition is correct for the word discreetly as it is used in the sentence?
in a way that invites attention
with good intentions
in a way that minimizes notice
with bad intentions
in a way that minimizes notice
Sally looked up to her father and tried to emulate him in every aspect of her life.
What definition is correct for the word emulate as it is used in the sentence?
to strive to imitate or approach equality with
to neglect
be original
make her own choices
to strive to imitate or approach equality with
Despite the apparent popularity of shopping malls, online shopping is one of the fastest growing and most pervasive forms of consumerism.
Based on the description of online shopping as pervasive, what are you most likely to say when describing online shopping?
Online shopping is a highly saturated form of consumerism.
Online shopping is a highly beneficial form of consumerism.
Online shopping is a highly stressful form of consumerism.
Online shopping is a frequently discussed form of consumerism
Online shopping is a highly saturated form of consumerism.
If Laney fervently disagrees with George, how does she disagree with him?
in a secret manner
in an intense manner
in a noisy manner
in an objective manner
in an intense manner
Which option correctly defines the word infraction?
the act of breaking a promise
the act of closely following a rule
the act of breaking a rule
the act of breaking a precedent
the act of breaking the rule
What is a synonym for the word vulnerability?
susceptibility
inviolability
unassailability
untouchability
susceptibility
What is an antonym for autonomy
free will
choice
force
independence
force
Which word is a synonym for incumbency?
vacant
occupancy
empty
unneeded
occupancy
Ally was vigilant in ensuring that her guitar was always properly tuned and cleaned.
Based on the meaning of vigilant, what statement would most likely be accurate regarding Ally?
She believes that cleaning and tuning the guitar are not important.
She believes that a guitar can only sound its finest after it has been cared for carefully.
She believes that changing the strings on her guitar every six months is all she needs to do to care for it.
She believes that briefly dusting the guitar every three weeks helps it sound authentic.
She believes that a guitar can only sound its finest after it has been cared for carefully.
Which sentence uses the word indemnity correctly?
Calvin’s indemnity and stubbornness made him difficult to work with.
Frustrated with the audience’s behavior, the actor stormed off the stage with indemnity, which forced the other actors to ad-lib the rest of the scene.
A tiger stalks its prey with intense focus and indemnity.
Patricia read through the construction contract to check that it provided adequate indemnity in case any structures were damaged.
Patricia read through the construction contract to check that it provided adequate indemnity in case any structures were damaged.
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.
It took a lot of empathy for Kate to resist eating the slice of cake her mom left in the fridge.
Playing an instrument can teach empathy and discipline.
The kids loved their babysitter for her lack of empathy.
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?
The inherently listed items in the will included a ring and a boat.
Dino often talks inherently, mumbling and speaking softly.
The smiling queen waved inherently at the crowd lining the streets.
An inherently kind person, Monica has always taken in stray animals.
An inherently kind person, Monica has always taken in stray animals.
In which sentence is the word logistical used incorrectly?
The logistical nightmare Gina faced at work involved figuring out how to package and mail 87 boxes in three days.
Gina brought in a party planner when she realized there were too many logistical problems to manage by herself.
Bob encountered logistical difficulties when trying to schedule everyone during the holidays.
The logistical conclusion Bob came to after analyzing all the data was that the company should raise its prices by two percent.
The logistical conclusion Bob came to after analyzing all the data was that the company should raise its prices by two percent.
In which option is the word exemplify used correctly?
“I don’t want to exemplify you, but you have something stuck to your shirt,” confided my daughter.
“I think that chopping the vegetables is the first step to exemplify this recipe,” said my father.
“I want you to exemplify this math problem so I can understand it,” announced my son.
“I don’t think that yelling is a good way to exemplify effective communication,” stated my mother.
“I don’t think that yelling is a good way to exemplify effective communication,” stated my mother.
What is a antonym of the word misnomer?
mistake
misname
loose term
accurate