Unit 1 Set A: Using Context Page 15

Determine whether the underline word makes sense in the context of the sentence: She was in such a somber mood that even the beautiful weather could not predispose her from moping.

• True

• False

Determine whether the underline word makes sense in the context of the sentence: According to legend, Robin Hood was a good-hearted brigand who robbed from the rich to give to the poor and less fortunate.

• True

• False

Determine whether the underline word makes sense in the context of the sentence: Compared to today’s camping tents, which are lightweight and easy to assemble, those old tents are heavy and cumbersome.

• True

• False

Determine whether the underline word makes sense in the context of the sentence: Because of low enrollment, the parks and recreation department had to admonish the exercise class that had been scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.

• True

• False

Determine whether the underline word makes sense in the context of the sentence: A good editor can help turn a long, diffuse explanation into a clear and concise one.

• True

• False

Determine whether the underline word makes sense in the context of the sentence: The judge was critical of the lawyer and reminded him that spurious lawsuits waste the court’s time and the public’s money.

• True

• False

Determine whether the underline word makes sense in the context of the sentence: When you are interested in taking several different language classes but have time for only one in your schedule, you face a dilemma.

• True

• False

Determine whether the boldface word makes sense in the context of the sentence: This book describes history’s greatest military leaders and the principles that they used to commandeer their troops.

• True

• False

Determine whether the underline word makes sense in the context of the sentence: The actors and director won praise for the muddle they had created by updating Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and setting it in present-day London.

• True

• False

Determine whether the underline word makes sense in the context of the sentence: My aunt’s unbridled sense of curiosity about the natural world has led her to travel extensively.

• True

• False