Sadlier Vocabulary Level C Unit 1-9 Review

The actual inventor of the nail is unknown, but bronze nails can be traced back to Egypt as early as 2400 BCE. As soon as humans discovered that heating iron ore could form metal, it didn't take long to shape metal into durable nails. The first evidence of nail-making occurred in Rome 2000 years ago. Large Roman fortresses had workshops where blacksmiths would craft nails that the army required.

What does durable most likely mean as it is used in this paragrpah?

• sturdy

• ancient

• obsolete

• flimsy

The manufacturing of nails has evolved over time; the days of crafting nails exclusively by hand came to an end in 1600 when the "Oliver" machine was invented. One important attribute of this machine was that it beat metal into different shapes, but it still only crafted one nail at a time. Some families, regardless of socioeconomic status, still enjoyed the process of making nails by hand. Families in the 13 colonies often manufactured nails in their homes; even Thomas Jefferson was a fervent creator of handmade nails. In 1796, a nail-cutting machine automated the process; this invention manufactured a myriad quantity of cut nails quickly, and it allowed all nails to have a uniform shape. Soon, the United States became a leader in nail manufacturing, and it still retains that title.

What is the meaning of evolved as it is used in this paragraph?

• completed

• paused

• unfolded

• created

The manufacturing of nails has evolved over time; the days of crafting nails exclusively by hand came to an end in 1600 when the "Oliver" machine was invented. One important attribute of this machine was that it beat metal into different shapes, but it still only crafted one nail at a time. Some families, regardless of socioeconomic status, still enjoyed the process of making nails by hand. Families in the 13 colonies often manufactured nails in their homes; even Thomas Jefferson was a fervent creator of handmade nails. In 1796, a nail-cutting machine automated the process; this invention manufactured a myriad quantity of cut nails quickly, and it allowed all nails to have a uniform shape. Soon, the United States became a leader in nail manufacturing, and it still retains that title.

What is the meaning of attribute as it is used in this paragraph?

• function

• trait

• invention

• idea

The manufacturing of nails has evolved over time; the days of crafting nails exclusively by hand came to an end in 1600 when the "Oliver" machine was invented. One important attribute of this machine was that it beat metal into different shapes, but it still only crafted one nail at a time. Some families, regardless of socioeconomic status, still enjoyed the process of making nails by hand. Families in the 13 colonies often manufactured nails in their homes; even Thomas Jefferson was a fervent creator of handmade nails. In 1796, a nail-cutting machine automated the process; this invention manufactured a myriad quantity of cut nails quickly, and it allowed all nails to have a uniform shape. Soon, the United States became a leader in nail manufacturing, and it still retains that title.

In this paragraph, Fervent means about the same as?

• inexperienced

• burgeoning

• professional

• enthusiastic

The manufacturing of nails has evolved over time; the days of crafting nails exclusively by hand came to an end in 1600 when the "Oliver" machine was invented. One important attribute of this machine was that it beat metal into different shapes, but it still only crafted one nail at a time. Some families, regardless of socioeconomic status, still enjoyed the process of making nails by hand. Families in the 13 colonies often manufactured nails in their homes; even Thomas Jefferson was a fervent creator of handmade nails. In 1796, a nail-cutting machine automated the process; this invention manufactured a myriad quantity of cut nails quickly, and it allowed all nails to have a uniform shape. Soon, the United States became a leader in nail manufacturing, and it still retains that title.

Which word means the opposite of myriad in this paragraph?

• sparse

• unknown

• countless

• sufficient

Match the following

• to bump, shove, or brush against

• Impunity

• to add gradually; to cause to be taken

• instill

• highly changeable, fickle;

• jostle

• freedom from punishment

• volatile

Match the following

• thin, pale, or carewarn

• haggard

• a person or thing of no importance

• nonentity

• to transfer ownership or title to;

• maim

• to cripple or disable

• convey

Which item means the same as the boldface word?

reading in unison

• in a circle

• left to right

• all together

• one at a time

Which item means the same as the boldface word?

perceptible differences

• normal

• invisible

• discernible

• curious

Which item means the same as the boldface word?

an appropriate epitaph

• title

• expression

• job

• inscription