Unit 12 Greek Latin Roots multiple choice (8th grade)

Although the huge banana split _____ many people with weak appetites, some _____ diners have given it a try.

• reveres; timorous

• intimidates; intrepid

• abhors; irreverent

• terrorizes; horrific

It is true that I _____ the actor for his stunning performances in several recent films, but I also _____ his rude and cruel behavior off screen.

• revere; terrorize

• terrorize; abhor

• abhor; revere

• revere; abhor

Mandy is once again facing _____ competition in the track meet, but I am sure it will not _____ her from doing her best.

• timorous; deter

• formidable; deter

• formidable; abhor

• horrific; abhor

Otto had nightmares about a(n) _____ monster that _____ local citizens and threatened to destroy the world.

• horrific; deterred

• timorous; deterred

• intrepid; abhorred

• horrific; terrorized

Janice was usually bold and talkative rather than _____ and shy, but she clearly felt some _____ about speaking before such a large audience.

• timorous; trepidation

• intrepid; intimidation

• horrific; abhorrence

• intrepid; trepidation

What ended the attacks by pirates on American ships?

• the payment of one million dollars to the Barbary pirates

• a peace treaty signed in 1815

• the annual tribute paid by Captain Stephen Decatur

• respect for the American flag

The author of the passage says that terrorism can be committed by

• individuals only

• individuals and governments

• governments only

• pirates only

According to the passage, most terrorists want

• peace

• religious freedom

• nothing

• power or money