English 11 Language Unit 2 Exam Prep

Lack of education fetters some workers to minimum-wage jobs because they cannot advance without proper credentials.

Based on the function of the word fetters in the sentence, what is the most accurate definition for fetters?

• 
  restricts

• 
  a restriction

• 
  directs

• a direction

“I really must move that glass vase off the windowsill,” said Aunt Beatrice. “It’s in a precarious position on that narrow ledge, and I’m afraid the cats will knock it over.”

What does precarious mean in this sentence?

• 
  unreliable

• 
  doubtful

• 
  insecure

• impressive

The charity run for the animal shelter generated a phenomenal amount of money, tripling the amount raised the previous year.

Based on the context clues, what does phenomenal mean?

• conservative in nature

• entirely optional

• a wealth of knowledge

• very remarkable, extraordinary

Elephants and giraffes roam the African veld, feeding on the many grasses that grow there.

Based on context clues, what does veld imply?

• It is a large, grassy area

• There are other animals nearby

• A veld is a stream or river

The oryx and related species, such as the rare sable antelope, are native to the plains of Africa.

In the phrase such as the rare sable antelope, a type of antelope is cited as an example of a related animal. This indicates that an oryx is a...

• Aquatic animal

• Slithering snake

• Four legged, deer-like animal

• Hmmm....

To release captive-bred peregrines, young birds are placed in specially equipped boxes on top of a manmade tower or cliff ledge. At first, the birds are fed through a chute so they cannot see their human benefactors.

Benefactor means....

• someone who helps or supports another

• someone who heals someone else

• someone who interferes with relations

• someone who is trending on TikTok

Unlike his hardworking brother, Steve had an indolent nature and rarely stepped away from his video games to help out around the house.

Indolent means...

• Calm

• Relaxed

• Lazy

• Lying