SIE Vocabulary 7

Bob experienced a calamity when

• the tsunami destroyed his hometown.

• he won the lottery.

• he married the woman of his dreams.

• he got a new job.

The comprehensive list of rules

• was not specific enough.

• covered every possible situation.

• did not provide enough details.

• explained everything the teacher expected.

Bob's was not a conventional man; he enjoyed

• being unique.

• doing what everyone else did.

• following boring routines.

Flagrantly ignoring the rules, the basketball player

• made sure he did not foul anyone.

• passed the ball to his teammate.

• listened to his coach.

• punched his opponent.

The price of gold fluctuates; therefore, it

• stays the same.

• changes often.

• remains steady.

• is very predictable.

Despite many obstacles, Gavin __________ and reached his goal.

• calamity

• turmoil

• persevered

• rehabilitated

Bethany's mom told her to go to her room and ____ what she had done wrong.

• ponder

• venture

• turmoil

• comprehensive

A person who helps rehabilitate animals

• helps them become healthy so they can survive on their own.

• would not be concerned about an injured deer.

• keeps them as pets.

The people attending the concert were in turmoil when

• the band refused to perform.

• the band played their favorite songs.

• the concert venue gave them better seats.

• a fight broke out.

My mom is afraid of heights; therefore, she will not _____ onto the mile-high bridge at Grandfather Mountain.

• ponder

• conventional

• venture

• persevere