Unit 1 L1 vocab practice

Select the sentence that correctly uses the term, 'outright', in the right context and grammar.

• A) John outright his decision to move to a new city.

• B) The outright of the new software was done by the IT team.

• C) The house was sold outright to the highest bidder.

• D) Mary was outright about her plans for the weekend.

Choose the sentence that uses the vocabulary word striding, with correct grammar, context, and meaning.

• A) Chris was striding his guitar before the concert.
• B) Julia observed a deer striding gracefully through the forest.
• C) The beach was a place for striding in the water.

• D) Lisa was striding her phone to send a message.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary term "clenched." Pay attention to the grammar and context of each sentence.

• A) Tina clenched the handrail tightly as the roller coaster descended.
• B) There was a feeling of excitement while clenched in the park.
• C) Paul clenched the recipe for his favorite dish.
• D) The river was clenched through the mountains.

Which sentence uses "resented" correctly?

• A) Sarah resented a beautiful sunset at the beach.
• B) The chef resented the soup to perfection.
• C) Michael's dog resented playing fetch in the park.
• D) Lisa resented her friend's success.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary term "grinning." Pay attention to the grammar and context of each sentence.

• A) Sarah was grinning the book all afternoon.
• B) The chef was grinning a delicious meal.
• C) Michael saw a grinning squirrel in the park.
• D) Lisa was grinning her phone during the meeting.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary term "standoffishness." Pay attention to the grammar and context of each sentence.

• A) Tina's standoffishness melted away as she got to know her classmates.
• B) There was a feeling of excitement amidst the standoffishness at the party.
• C) Paul's standoffishness was evident in his passion for painting.
• D) The river's course showed a pattern of standoffishness.

Identify the sentence that uses "corridor" with the correct grammar and context.

• A) The cat's corridor was filled with toys.
• B) Emily explored a corridor of emotions in her poetry.
• C) Alex walked down the hospital corridor to visit his friend.
• D) Despite the rain, Mark admired the corridor view from his room.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary term "quiver." Pay attention to the grammar and context of each sentence.

• A) There was a feeling of excitement as the quiver flowed through the forest.
• B) Paul's painting displayed a quiver of landscapes.
• C) The river's quiver was a result of the strong wind.
• D) Tina watched her hands quiver as she held the microphone.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the vocabulary term "suspicious." Pay attention to the grammar and context of each sentence.

• A) Paul's artwork displayed a suspicious of colors.
• B) There was a feeling of excitement as the suspicious wind blew.
• C) Tina noticed a suspicious-looking package on her doorstep.
• D) The river's level rose suspiciously after the rain.

Which sentence is grammatically and contextually accurate in using "despite"?

• A) There was a feeling of accomplishment, the challenges faced despite.
• B) Paul decided to stay outdoors, despite it was dark.
• C) The river flowed smoothly, despite recent rainfall.
• D) Tina managed to finish the project, despite her busy schedule.