Wordly Wise Book 7 Lesson 14 Test

A plausible excuse

• seems true

• is certainly true

• is probably untrue

• in certainly untrue

An alleged criminal is someone who

• has definitely committed a crime

• has been accused of a crime

• accuses someone else of a crime

• is in charge of a criminal court

Pablo had an incredulous look on his face. This showed that he was feeling

• very angry

• disbelief

• mildly confused

• joyful

The United States Congress and the British Parliament are counterparts. This means that Congress and Parliament have

• different roles

• the same leader

• similar roles

• a different number of members

Which is an example of pandering?

• Annie congratulating her brother at his high school graduation

• a game company designing and selling violent video games to young teens

• Vladimir's parents giving him an allowance in exchange for doing chores

• a teacher giving good grades to students who have earned them

Which of these is MOST likely to be found in a menagerie?

• monkeys

• violins

• CDs

• magazines

A SYNONYM for dismal is

• complicated

• irritating

• eerie

• depressing

A SYNONYM for enthralled is

• interested

• puzzled

• captivated

• amused

A SYNONYM for incredulous is

• skeptical

• fabulous

• fascinating

• furious

A SYNONYM for legendary is

• courageous

• generous

• famous

• reliable