ABE: Vocabulary Practice Chapters 1-2

Which word best fits in this sentence?

I told a _______ at the beginning of class to teach a lesson.

• Acknowledge

• Anecdote

• Avert

• Candid

Which word best fits in this sentence?

We ________ that this situation has been hard on everyone.

• Acknowledge

• Anecdote

• Avert

• Candid

Which word best fits in this sentence?

We had no ________ but to turn around once the road was closed.

• Alternative

• Compel

• Avert

• Candid

Which word best fits in this sentence?

Let me be ______ with you; we decided to hire someone else.

• Comply

• Compel

• Concise

• Candid

Which word best fits in this sentence?

Please be ________. We don't have a lot of time for this meeting.

• Comply

• Compel

• Concise

• Drastic

Which word best fits in this sentence?

The mother ______ her son to do his homework by threatening to take his phone.

• Complies

• Compels

• Concise

• Drastic

Which word best fits in this sentence?

Please _______ with our dress code. Close-toed shoes are for your safety.

• Comply

• Compels

• Concise

• Drastic

Which word best fits in this sentence?

She made a _____ change to her style, by dying her hair bright pink.

• Comply

• Acknowledge

• Anecdote

• Drastic

Which word best fits in this sentence?

Please arrive at the ________ time, not too late or too early.

• Appropriate

• Acknowledge

• Avert

• Drastic

Which word best fits in this sentence?

Her behavior was ________. She would lash out randomly at people.

• Erratic

• Extensive

• Dialogue

• Forfeit