Level B Unit 7

Synonym of "wrath"

• rage

• approval

• blessing

• dimension

synonym of "proficient"

• unskilled

• ignorant

• competent

• protective

Synonym of "nurture"

• hinder

• foster

• neglect

• return

Antonym of "domestic"

• dominated

• native

• foreign

• local

Antonym of "flaw"

• perfection

• amiss

• fractured

• blemish

Antonym of "detest"

• abhor

• fluster

• admire

• enemy

Which sentence best describes a paradox?

• The snow falls in winter.

• Calling a person who takes care of adults a "baby-sitter".

• Becoming flustered when asked a question.

• Showing up for an appointment prior to the appointment time.

Identify the paradox.

• The clouds drifted lazily in the sky.
• The person who wrote that book can’t write.
• The clown fish swam comically in the aquarium.
• I was confused by the lesson.

A statement that seems to contradict itself but is, nevertheless true.

• Monologue
• Paradox
• Foil
• Dialogue

The parents made sure to hire the most _______ _________ to help _________ the children.

• proficient, domestic, nurture

• foremost, fledgling, nurture

• foremost, domestic, presume

• proficient, fledgling, presume