Wordly Wise Book 7 Lesson 14 test

A plausible excuse

• seems true.

• is certainly true.

• is probably untrue.

• is certainly untrue.

An alleged criminal is someone who

• has definitely committed a crime.

• has been accused of a crime.

• accuses someone else of a crime.

• is in charge of a criminal court.

Pablo had an incredulous look on his face. This showed that he was feeling

• very angry

• disbelieving

• mildly confused

• joyful

The United States Congress and the British Parliament are counterparts. This means that Congress and Parliament have

• different roles.

• the same leader.

• similar roles.

• a different number of members.

Which is an example of pandering?

• Annie congratulating her brother at his high school graduation

• a game company designing and selling violent video games to young teens

• Vladimir’s parents giving him an allowance in exchange for doing chores

• a teacher giving good grades to the students who have earned them

Which of these is most likely to be found in a menagerie?

• monkeys

• violins

• CDs

• magazines

Find a SYNONYM for the word 'dismal'.

• complicated

• irritating

• eerie

• depressing

Find a SYNONYM for the word 'enthralled'.

• uninterested

• puzzled

• captivated

• amused

Find a SYNONYM for the word 'incredulous'.

• skeptical

• fabulous

• fascinating

• furious

Find a SYNONYM for the word 'legendary'.

• courageous

• generous

• famous

• reliable