Word Play Lesson 1

The Statue of Liberty is an easily recognized symbol around the world. Its most ______ feature is the torch of liberty held high over the New York harbor.

• conspicuous
• eloquent
• loftiest
• ferry

There is no bridge linking Liberty Island to the mainland. Visitors to the island must get there by______.

• contributing
• appealing
• ferry
• persecution

The torch is 40 feet high and is the statue's highest point. It is ____ in Lady Liberty's hand.

• pedestal
• clasped
• eloquent
• exhibition

The statue was a gift from the French people. It was their way of showing their _______ for the people of the United States.

• poverty
• eloquence
• affectionate
• affection

The French provided the statue. The Americans had to provide the granite _____ on which it stands.

• ferry
• pedestal
• clasp
• immigrants

A 40 foot section of the statue's right arm was sent first. It was ______ in Philadelphia in 1876 before traveling on to New York.

• immigrated
• appealed
• exhibited
• contributed

A New York newspaper asked its readers to support the drive to raise money. Those who ____ to the fund had their names printed in the newspaper.

• unveiled
• contribution
• contributed
• contribute

A bronze tablet at the base of the statue contains a poem by Emma Lazarus. It ____ that American welcomes visitors to its shore.

• declare
• declares
• declaration
• none of the above

Work on the statue was delayed because of lack of money. It was finally ________ by President Grover Cleveland on Oct. 28, 1886.

• contributed
• ferried
• unveiled
• lofted

The Statue of Liberty stands 305 feet above ground level. When it was put in place in 1886, it was the _______ structure in New York City.

• loftiest
• loft
• lofty
• none of the above