Unit 9 unit test

The city attracted many people over the years, and went from being a small town to a city. What does attracted mean?

• To repel or push something away from itself
• To ignore or disregard something
• To create or build something from scratch
• To draw or pull something towards itself

When the city was founded, it was a great day for celebration. What was once a small town finally became a city. People had jobs, and the economy was really good. What does founded mean?

• established - recognized as a formal entity or thing

• demolished - torn down and destroyed

• constructed - built from the ground up

• renovated - taking the old and making it new again

The boats were waiting for the storm to pass by sheltering in the harbor. This was a normal practice to many years, and still is to this day. What is a harbor?

• A harbor is a type of rope used to secure boats.
• A harbor is a type of storm that affects boats at sea.
• A harbor is a type of fish commonly found in the ocean.
• A harbor is a sheltered body of water where ships and boats can anchor safely.

Fill in the blank: Inland trade refers to ______________________. It involves the movement of products and commodities between different cities, towns, or regions within the same geographical area.

• the ability of people from certain areas to build technologically advanced machines to help industry

• the exchange of goods and services within a specific region or country, typically conducted over land routes or waterways

• the practice of hunting specific animals during specific seasons, namely winter months

• the exchange of ideas from person to person within a small community

The practice of hunting whales for food and products made from whales such as oil.

• Whaling

• Topographic

• Economy

• Shipbuilding

Something that has a use that helps us everyday is ________. It helps us do things in our daily lives that make things better or easier for us. Example: My mom's car looks really bad, but it gets us where we need to go.

• antonym

• abstract

• practical

• synonym

The bookstore had a wide range of books to choose from. They had everything from comic style books to textbook. It was great to see so many choices. What does 'wide range' mean?

• A narrow selection of items to choose from.
• A limited variety of items to choose from.
• A small assortment of items to choose from.
• A large variety or selection of items to choose from.

Woolen goods are things made of ______. Things like hats and gloves are common items made from this.

• Wool
• Leather
• Silk
• Cotton

The student's answer really impressed the teacher. It was obvious that the student knew exactly what they were talking about. What does impressed mean?

• To have confused someone with incorrect information.
• To have left a weak impression on someone.
• To have made a negative impact on someone.
• To have made a positive impact or left a strong impression on someone.

The new car seats were elegant, unlike the cheap ones I was used to in my old car. They felt amazing and were made with the best quality materials. It felt amazing. What does elegant mean?

• Boring, dull, and unattractive
• Messy, disorganized, and chaotic
• Stylish, tasteful, and sophisticated
• Rough, coarse, and unrefined