Gr12 U5 L1

Which sentence uses "abandon" incorrectly?

• After years of trying, he finally abandoned his dream of becoming an astronaut.

• The mother bird abandoned its nest when it sensed danger.

• He felt guilty after abandoning his responsibilities at work.

• The teacher abandoned the students in the classroom and continued teaching.

Which sentence uses "confine" in a figurative sense?

• The dog was confined to the backyard with a fence.

• The teacher tried to confine the discussion to the topic of history.

• The patient was confined to a wheelchair after the accident.

• The criminals were confined to a maximum-security prison.

Which sentence correctly uses the word "conform"?

• The chef decided to conform a new recipe by adding unusual ingredients.

• He was excited to conform his vacation plans with his boss.

• She refused to conform to society’s expectations and pursued her own dreams.

• The scientist conformed an experiment to test the hypothesis.

Which sentence contains an incorrect use of "depress"?

• The gloomy weather always seems to depress me.

• The recession might depress wages across the country.

• He had to depress the elevator button to go down.

• The doctor told him to depress his medication daily.

What is the closest synonym for "reluctance" in the following sentence?

"Despite his reluctance, he agreed to help with the project."

• Willingness

• Enthusiasm

• Hesitation

• Excitement

Which sentence correctly uses the word "ruddy"?

• The room was dark and ruddy with no sign of life.

• After spending hours in the cold, his cheeks had a ruddy glow.

• She felt ruddy after getting a good night’s sleep.

• He was nervous, so his face turned ruddy pale.

Which sentence contains an incorrect use of "indefatigable"?

• His indefatigable enthusiasm made him the life of the party.

• She was an indefatigable reader, finishing multiple books a week.

• The old car was indefatigable and frequently broke down.

• He approached every challenge with indefatigable determination.

Which sentence correctly uses the word "morose"?

• She had a morose outlook on life, always cheerful and optimistic.

• The morose music made everyone feel joyful and energetic.

• He was feeling morose because of the celebration and laughter around him.

• After hearing the good news, he was in a morose mood all day.

Which sentence uses "vogue" in a figurative sense?

• It became the vogue to talk about mental health awareness at every gathering.

• The vogue of the 1980s was reflected in the bold colors and patterns of the clothing.

• The singer’s unique style was in vogue during the concert.

• The movie was vogue for its groundbreaking effects and story.

Which sentence uses "commence" in a formal context?

• The workers will commence their lunch break at noon.

• After the speech, the music will commence to play.

• The conference will commence with an opening address by the CEO.

• The chef will commence the dinner by chopping vegetables.