M4 Reading and Writing Midterm 2022-02

The designer window treatments in her house, installed 17 years ago, were outmoded.

• a. unnecessary
• b. pointless
• c. out-of-date
• d. worthless

2. Although the professor’s lectures were regarded by many as so wearisome that they regularly put students to sleep, he ignored all criticism and refused to make any changes.

• a. modest
• b. unpleasant
• c. boring
• d. objectionable

3. The baseball player’s malice toward the referee was revealed in his spiteful remarks to the media, which almost ruined the referee’s career.

• a. vindictive
• b. crazy
• c. rude
• d. unpleasant

4. Although Zachary is much too inexperienced for the managerial position, he is a willful young man and obdurately refuses to withdraw his application.

• a. foolishly
• b. reluctantly
• c. constantly
• d. Stubbornly

5. His neighbor’s superficial remarks trivialized the property line dispute and infuriated Malcolm.

• a. enraged
• b. petty
• c. insulting
• d. misleading

6. When Katya refused to lie to her parents about where she was spending the night, she was completely ostracized by her usually loyal friends, who had never shunned her before.

• a. excluded
• b. hurt
• c. cheered
• d. helped

7. Her fashion sense was usually described as flamboyant, but on the night of the party, Tanya’s outfit was uncharacteristically modest.

• a. impeccable
• b. showy
• c. sloppy
• d. unassuming

8. Mr. Powers was so gullible that he believed even the most outlandish excuses of his insincere employees.

• a. intelligent
• b. naïve
• c. dishonest
• d. critical

9. You cannot become a certified teacher without completing the prerequisite student teaching assignment.

• a. required
• b. optional
• c. preferred
• d. advisable

10. Charles, aware of his susceptibility to gum disease, is diligent about flossing.

• a. uncomfortable
• b. excited
• c. thorough
• d. ambivalent