Get to the Root of It: Book 1 - Unit 11 Test

In science class we made _______________ ovens that actually cooked hotdogs using just the energy from the sun.

• solar

• solo

• unicorn

• monologue

I found it interesting that the twins often answered questions in _______________ ; it was as if they knew what each other were thinking.

• unison

• harmony

• discord

• chaos

Ellen is performing a drum _______________ in the talent show; this is the first time she has ever performed without her band.

• solo

• duet

• ensemble

• quartet

I woke up from this strange dream about a _______________ and a dragon who lived in my closet.

• unicorn

• giraffe

• elephant

• dinosaur

I have been practicing the lines for my _______________ for a month.

• monologue

• dialogue

• speech

• presentation

Choose an antonym for unify.

• join

• separate

• defend

• retreat

Dane recited his speech in a monotone. Monotone means

• exciting and jubilant.

• loud and clear.

• emotionless and dry.

• rapid and mumbled.

Choose a synonym for solitude.

• friendship

• community

• social

• loneliness

Which of the following situations would not be considered monotonous?

• a) a long train ride through vast grass plains

• b) a natural disaster, such as an earthquake or hurricane

• c) brushing and flossing your teeth before bed

• d) your morning routine of walking and feeding your dog

______________ : rare :: fingerprints : unique

• wood

• iron

• gold

• water