Wordly Wise Lesson 17

To appoint a meeting time is to

• set a time for a meeting

• cancel a meeting

• look at a clock

• start a meeting on time

When two people consult with each other, they

• gossip about friends and acquaintances

• talk about things over in order to reach a decision

• argue with each other over the price of an item.

• debate an unimportant topic

Ms. Boynton resolved to get more exercise. This means that she

• promised herself that she would get more exercise

• scolded herself for not exercising often enough

• refused to exercise

• began to exercise more often

A thumbs up sign signifies approval. In this sentence, signifies means

• shows.

• questions.

• refuses.

• requests

A significant event is

• an everyday event.

• an important event.

• an amusing event.

• a tragic event.

A matter of sovereign importance is

• unimportant

• fairly unimportant

• some what important

• more important than all other matters

A dental appointment is

• a dentist

• an arrangement to see a dentist

• a dental school

• a dentist's office

The Senate rejected the president's appointment. This means that the Senate rejected

• a law that the president wanted passed

• a treaty that the president wanted the United States to sign

• a person that the president chose to take a certain job

• a plan that the president wanted the Senate to follow.

When you consult someone, you are looking for

• advice

• money

• gifts

• meals

A sovereign nation is

• rich

• independent

• filled with natural resources

• heavily populated