Unit One Vocabulary Practice

The meeting became ________, lasting well into the evening as they debated every detail.

• protracted

• retract

• petulant

• conductive

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'protracted' as it means prolonged or extended in time, which fits the context of the meeting lasting well into the evening while debating details. The other options do not convey this meaning.

The stubborn mule proved ________, refusing to move despite hours of coaxing.

• evince

• retract

• intractable

• impetus

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'intractable' because it means stubborn or difficult to manage, which fits the context of the mule refusing to move despite coaxing. The other options do not convey this meaning.

After realizing his mistake, he had to ________ his earlier promise to avoid further trouble.

• protracted

• evince

• induce

• retract

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'retract' because it means to withdraw or take back a statement or promise. In this context, it fits the sentence as he needed to take back his earlier promise to avoid further trouble.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

The child threw a ________ fit when told it was time to leave the park.

• petulant

• impetus

• conductive

• invincible

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'petulant' because it describes a child who is irritable or sulky, especially when denied something they want, like leaving the park. The other options do not fit the context.

Her ________ decision to jump into the lake without checking the depth surprised everyone.

• petulant

• impetuous

• intractable

• evince

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'impetuous' because it describes a hasty or rash decision, fitting the context of jumping into the lake without caution. 'Petulant' refers to being irritable, 'intractable' means stubborn, and 'evince' means to show.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The coach's motivational speech gave the team the ________ they needed to win the game.

• petulant

• conductive

• impetus

• deduce

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'impetus' because it means a driving force or motivation. The coach's speech provided the necessary motivation for the team to perform well and win the game, unlike the other options which do not fit contextually.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4C

The army felt ________ after a series of victories, believing no one could defeat them.

• petulant

• conductive

• provincial

• invincible

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'invincible' as it describes the army's feeling of being unbeatable after their victories. The other options do not convey this sense of superiority or confidence.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

His ________ attitude showed he had little knowledge of life beyond his small hometown.

• evince

• induce

• retract

• provincial

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'provincial' because it describes someone with a narrow outlook, often limited to their local area, indicating a lack of broader knowledge or experience, which fits the context of the sentence.

The data clearly ________ a trend toward improved performance over time.

• evince

• invincible

• petulant

• retract

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'evince', means to show or reveal. In this context, it indicates that the data demonstrates a clear trend toward improved performance over time, unlike the other options which do not fit the meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

A quiet room is more ________ to studying than a noisy cafeteria.

• conducive

• deduce

• impetuous

• protracted

Answer explanation

The word 'conducive' means making a situation favorable for something. A quiet room is more conducive to studying than a noisy cafeteria, as it provides a better environment for concentration and learning.