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Ch. 13-19 Derivatives

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

"the reform did much to ameliorate living standards"

a)

command

b)

change

c)

improve

d)

explain

2.

"he vehemently denied any suggestion of improper conduct"

a)

softly

b)

clearly

c)

passionately

d)

slowly

3.

What Daniel could recall was too nebulous to call a true memory.

a)

cloudy/unclear

b)

made into dust

c)

resembling a man

d)

to lengthen

4.

They were like monstrous fireflies that could thoroughly pulverize a man in their iron jaws

a)

eat

b)

hold tightly

c)

make into dust

d)

to revolve

5.

His duties became exceedingly onerous, and his labour became excessive

a)

easy

b)

painful

c)

burdensome

d)

joyful

6.

The idea was so romantically ludicrous that she giggled.

a)

boring

b)

tender

c)

welcomed

d)

ridiculous

7.

Despite the slurs made against him by his opponent, the boxer was magnanimous enough to praise his competitor.

a)

generous of spirit

b)

turned away

c)

leaving behind

d)

knowledgable

8.

"She relinquished his managerial role to become chief executive"

a)

left behind

b)

welcomed

c)

waited for

d)

held dear

9.

"a refracting telescope has an aperture of 3 inches"

a)

length

b)

opening

c)

degree

d)

size

10.

My professor's tedious history lectures have the entire class yawning

a)

beginning

b)

cowlike

c)

exciting

d)

boring

11.

This is the eternal and unchanging celestial realm, the home of the sun, the stars, and the planets.

a)

large

b)

impressive

c)

pertaining to the sky

d)

guardian

12.

The teacher was depressed by the bovine enthusiasm of the students' response.

a)

water-like

b)

wool-like

c)

cow-like

d)

cloud-like

13.

It is evident that if there is a long cessation of rain, there can be none to fill the reservoirs.

a)

danger

b)

stoppage

c)

amount

d)

commotion

14.

Much as we believe he's culpable, we don't have any hard evidence.

a)

stuck

b)

skilled

c)

blameworthy

d)

observant

15.

You should avoid driving during the snowstorm because the icy roads are perilous.

a)

wet

b)

dangerous

c)

sticky

d)

exciting

16.

Despite my parents' preference, I have decided to attend an out-of-state college on my own volition.

a)

agreement

b)

act of own free will

c)

act of taking sides

d)

act of kindness

17.

Sticking her tongue out in a derisive manner, Charlotte continued to mock her brother behind his back

a)

mocking

b)

joyful

c)

friendly

d)

rustic

18.

I used to be an itinerant teacher, going back and forth between two schools.

a)

happy

b)

sad

c)

fortunate

d)

traveling

19.

While I did not want to go to the show with Laura, her begging eventually caused me to acquiesce.

a)

laugh

b)

agree/give in

c)

travel/make a journey

d)

help

20.

The changing of the seasons is an inevitable aspect of the Earth’s climate.

a)

understable

b)

unavoidable

c)

all-knowing

d)

aqautic