Roots 6 Review

1. If you ____ the table of contents, it will be harder for readers to locate the chapters that they wish to read.

• omit
• emit
• admit
• submit

2. I had to use a strong ____ to clean the beach tar off the porch.

• maneuver
• manual
• solvent
• command

3. The singer caused a ______ by sharing her political views with her fans.

• vertebrate
• controversy
• contrast
• versatility

4. If you have a sore throat, gargling with a ______ of water and salt can help.

• solvent
• solution
• manual
• maneuver

5. A rapport developed between the two groups because they _______.

• shouted at each other
• talked and listened to each other
• refused to meet with each other
• were bored by so many meetings

6. Mom had to _______ around my little brother's toys, which were scattered around the room.

• command
• dissolve
• manicure
• maneuver

7. The talent show contestant showed his ________ by singing, dancing, and telling jokes.

• version
• controversy
• diversion
• versatility

8. The two women dissolved their business partnership because _______

• their business was doing so well
• they wanted to work together
• one of them wanted to retire
• they were both very smart

9. Skunks ________ a bad-smelling spray when they feel threatened.

• omit
• emit
• admit
• submit

10. Two of the thieves created a _______ by yelling while the third one slipped quietly away with the stolen jewels.

• contrast
• versatility
• controversy
• diversion