ENG I Vocabulary U1

An example of a memento is

• a photograph
• a bicycle
• a toaster
• a potted plant

Kai and Hannah are sitting in a park. Mason is approaching them. Considering their positions, what does proximity mean in this context?

• Distance or farness

• Nearness or closeness

• Unrelated or irrelevant

• Opposite or contradictory

James, Avery, and Lily are negotiating for a group project. James wants to do the research, Avery wants to create the presentation, and Lily wants to write the report. They are trying to reach an agreement. What is an example of concessions in this scenario?

• Compromises or allowances made in response to a demand or request

• Ignorance or disregard of demands

• Refusals or rejections of demands

• Agreements or settlements made in response to a demand or request

Mia started a new business and she was granted some special rights by the government. These rights are also known as what?

• concessions

• a type of candy

• a type of transportation

• a type of clothing

During a heated debate in the school's student council meeting, Mason managed to hold his emotions together, despite how strong they were in the moment. What word best describes Mason's behavior?

• reluctant

• deposed

• composed

• auspicious

During a history class, Noah found an ancient stone tablet. Which of the following sentences best describes the word "inscribed" in the context of what Noah might have discovered on the tablet?

• William suggested that the message was deleted from the stone tablet.

• David thought the message was erased from the stone tablet.

• The message was etched on the stone tablet.

• The message was circumscribed on the stone tablet.

Arjun, Priya, and Anika are working on a school project about different professions. They are discussing the role of correspondents. Can you help them understand what correspondents do?

• Individuals who work in a post office

• Individuals who report news or provide information

• People who correspond through letters

• Those who are involved in coordinating events

"Everyday Use" by Alice Walker, was written to

• explore the impact of climate change on agriculture
• promote fast fashion and consumerism
• convey the importance of heritage and the tension between traditional and modern values
• discuss the history of space exploration

In "Everyday Use," Maggie was

• the younger sister
• the cousin
• the neighbor
• the older sister

What is the significance of quilts in "Everyday Use?"

• To showcase the importance of material possessions
• To represent modern technology and progress
• To symbolize the connection to family heritage and tradition
• To highlight the characters' love for gardening