Spelling Quiz # 7

Say the word "FABRICATION" to yourself. Then, decide the sentence where the word is used correctly.

Hint:1 : the act or process of fabricating. 2 : a product of fabrication especially : lie, falsehood.

• There fabrication was visible and noted.

• It could be a fabrication merely intended to impress his clientele.

• As the day went by, fabrication was witnessed and recorded.

• none of the above

This word is sometimes confused with fain.

Similar: simulate, fake, sham, affect

What word best describes the hints given?

• zephyr

• intimidation

• feign

• indoctrination

Read the definition carefully. Then decide which word makes this definition correct.

________________________ is the creation, development and implementation of a new product, process or service, with the aim of improving efficiency, effectiveness or competitive advantage.”

Hints: a new method, idea, product, etc.

Which meaning best defines the word " MEDIATION".

• intervention in a dispute in order to resolve it; arbitration.

• the action or practice of meditating.

• of only average quality; not very good.

• an element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.

Read the three prompt definitions. Then decide what word best match the prompts.

Prompt 1: The process of inculcating ideas, attitudes, beliefs, and cognitive strategies during the transfer of cultural traditions from one generation to the next with the expectation that such traditions will not be questioned but practiced in the future.

Prompt 2: The process of inculcating a person with ideas, attitudes, cognitive strategies or professional methodologies.

Prompt 3: Children often acquire the religious views of their parents, although they may also be influenced by others they communicate with such as peers and teachers. Aspects of this subject include rites of passage, education, and child psychology, as well as discussion moral issue of religious education of children.

• innovation

• segregation

• intimidation

• indoctrination

Prompt: John loves graphics. In his spare time he normally designs logos, wedding and graduation programs, anniversary booklets and invitations. Because of his passion and zeal his parents would normally tell him to make it his career and possibly open up his own graphic store some day. John sat at home the day he graduated from college and contemplated opening up his own store. He began putting details to paper and making his ideas a reality. John finally opened up his Graphic Centre. By opening up his very own graphic Centre this made John a ______________________.

Hint: the owner of a business, or a holder of property.

What does "zephyr" means?

Choose the correct meaning.

• a world wide wind.

• a rough breeze almost like a hurricane.

• a soft, midst and passive blow.

• a soft gentle breeze.

Read the following definition. Then choose the correct word in which it defines.

'"the action or state of setting someone or something apart from others."

Unscramble the following letters.

V S L U O R F I O

Read the following definition:

(of a difficulty or obstacle) impossible to overcome.

Select the word in which it defines.

• libation

• culmination

• pollination

• insuperable