WW 7 Unit 1 Practice

What word fits into the blank? Did the teacher ___ that you had turned in your paper?

• acknowledge

• abate

• agent

• authority

What is the meaning of "agent" as used in the text?

• A person who acts or does business for another.

• A person who gives orders.

• A person who ignores others.

• A person who studies animals.

Which word fits into the blank? The author's ___ found a company to publish his latest mystery story.

• sham

• agent

• estimate

• trek

If enthusiasm is "unabated," what does that mean?

• It shows no sign of weakening.

• It is completely gone.

• It is ignored.

• It is only temporary.

If a friend who walks past you, what would you do if you acknowledged them?

• Say hello.

• Ignore them.

• Scold them.

• Infuriate them.

If a law is enforced by the "authorities," who is enforcing it?

• A group of people with the right to enforce laws.

• A single student.

• A group of writers.

• A group of teachers.

What is the relationship between "abate" and "unabated"?

• "Abate" means to decrease, while "unabated" means not decreasing.

• Both mean the same thing.

• "Abate" means to increase, "unabated" means to stop.

• "Abate" means to ignore, "unabated" means to recognize.

If you want to thank someone in public, which word would you use?

• Acknowledge

• Abate

• Agent

• Authority

If someone is an "authority" on a subject, what does that mean?

• They are an expert on that subject.

• They are a beginner.

• They are a student.

• They are an agent.

What does the word "devastate" mean?

• To repair something

• To ruin or destroy completely

• To make something better

• To ignore something