Vocabulary Workshop Level G - Unit 1 Quiz

Someone described as *acquisitive* is most likely to:

• dislike learning new things

• eagerly collect wealth or knowledge

• refuse to own material possessions

• avoid reading and studying

Which sentence uses *acquisitive* correctly?

• The acquisitive storm flooded the streets.

• She was acquisitive about every new idea in the field.

• He felt acquisitive after running a marathon.

• The acquisitive river overflowed its banks.

To *arrogate* power means to:

• share it fairly among others

• claim it without right or permission

• avoid responsibility

• reject all authority

Which is the best example of someone arrogating authority?

• A teacher assigning homework

• A friend taking credit for your project without helping

• A driver stopping at a red light

• A student volunteering to help

A *banal* comment is one that is:

• original and clever

• dull and predictable

• full of deep meaning

• funny and surprising

Which sentence shows *banal* correctly?

• The speech was filled with banal promises everyone had heard before.

• The artist’s work was banal because it was fresh and unique.

• The banal diamond sparkled brightly in the sunlight.

• He gave a banal but inspiring speech.

To *belabor* a point means to:

• explain it briefly and move on

• ignore it intentionally

• repeat or dwell on it too much

• avoid mentioning it altogether

Which is an example of *belaboring* a topic?

• Mentioning a key idea once in a speech

• Repeating the same rule to your class five times

• Skipping over the main idea

• Asking a single question about a topic

Someone known for *carping* usually:

• gives positive encouragement

• finds petty faults and complains

• keeps silent during debates

• accepts things cheerfully

Which sentence uses *carping* correctly?

• His carping remarks about every small error annoyed his teammates.

• The carping sun shone brightly on the beach.

• She gave a carping speech praising her friends.

• Carping flowers bloomed in the spring.