Unit 11 Vocab Quiz

Democracy operates on the _____ that everyone should be treated equally. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

• security

• selective

• realistic

• navigate

• principle

The falling tree triggered an _____ of rocks and snow that plunged down the mountain. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

• security

• tart

• classify

• principle

• avalanche

Heavy traffic made it difficult to _____ the car, but the driver darted in and out of traffic in order to get to work on time. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

• navigate

• plea

• avalanche

• principle

• classify

The wounded soldier made a _____ to his comrades to get him back home, but there was no need to beg as they would never leave him behind. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

• plea

• security

• absurd

• nestle

• Avalanche

The actress gave such a _____ performance that it was hard to believe she wasn’t the actual character from the book. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

• navigate

• plea

• absurd

• avalanche

• realistic

People who prefer sweet foods usually don’t like things that are _____, such as lemons or sour candy. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

• security

• tart

• plea

• realistic

Instead of completing your assignment, you come up with the _____ excuse that your dog ate your homework. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

• principle

• navigate

• ensure

• absurd

A _____ company was hired to follow and protect the president everywhere he goes. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

• absurd

• classify

• tart

• security

Because of space limitations, magazine editors must be _____ in where they place advertisements. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

• selective

• principle

• ensure

• plea

• classify

To _____ the safety of children, it is recommended that babies sleep on their back in their crib. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

• ensure

• selective

• avalanche

• principle

• nestle