Choose the best way to complete each sentence or answer each question. Then fill in the circle next to your answer. 1. Clarice has claustrophobia. She is afraid of

• flying.

• heights.

• reptiles and amphibians.

• small, enclosed spaces.

To condescend is to behave in

• an outgoing and friendly manner.

• an offensively superior manner.

• a polite but cool manner.

• a sarcastic, mocking manner.

A contingent plan is one that

• is considered successful.

• may be carried out.

• will not be used.

• is considered unsuccessful.

Eli received a deluge of e-mail messages. This means that he received

• many, many e-mail messages.

• two e-mail messages.

• no e-mail messages at all.

• the usual number of e-mail messages.

A fledgling is

• a reckless young person.

• a hopeful job seeker.

• an inexperienced young person.

• a hospital patient.

When would you expect to hear fanfare?

• when a customer walks into a store

• when a king or queen enters a room

• when a movie begins

• when a doorbell rings

The princess would not condescend to live anywhere but her castle. The princess

• was forced to live in the castle.

• thought that no place but the castle was good enough for her.

• would not let anyone else live in the castle.

• had another home besides the castle.

Find a SYNONYM for each bold word. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.

Condescending

• haughty

• humble

• welcoming

• fearful

Find a SYNONYM for each bold word. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.

Inanity

• hunger

• foolishness

• cowardice

• malice

Find a SYNONYM for each bold word. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.

Colleague

• team

• fathom

• coworker

• message