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WW Lesson 7 Book 8 A & B

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose 2 phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses a word from list 7.

a)

A contingent is

b)

A colleague is

c)

a coworker with equal status.

d)

an inexperienced person.

2.

Choose 2 phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses a word from list 7.

a)

fear of enclosed spaces.

b)

Mettle is

c)

a breakdown of the social order.

d)

Claustrophobia is

3.

Choose 2 phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses a word from list 7.

a)

a flood of it.

b)

A replica of something is

c)

A deluge of something is

d)

a showy display of it.

4.

Choose 2 phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses a word from list 7.

a)

a part of a larger group.

b)

A fanfare is

c)

a fixed period of time.

d)

A contingent is

5.

Choose 2 phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses a word from list 7.

a)

A condescending actor

b)

A fledgling actor

c)

is one who outshines others.

d)

is one who treats others as inferiors.

6.

Choose 2 phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses a word from list 7.

a)

a lack of spirit.

b)

An inanity is

c)

A fanfare is

d)

a flourish of trumpets.

7.

Choose 2 phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses a word from list 7.

a)

fail to take proper care.

b)

To be daunted is to

c)

be afraid or intimidated.

d)

To be negligible is to

8.

Choose 2 phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses a word from list 7.

a)

a young bird.

b)

A fledgling is

c)

A replica is

d)

a feather worn as a decoration.

9.

Choose 2 phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses a word from list 7.

a)

one that offers encouragement.

b)

one that is foolish.

c)

A negligible remark is

d)

An inane remark is

10.

Choose 2 phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses a word from list 7.

a)

If an argument is protracted,

b)

it becomes more heated.

c)

If an argument is dispelled,

d)

it is drawn out in time.

11.

Improve the sentence by replacing it with a word or a form of the word from list seven.


Your salary will be dependent to some extent on how many years of experience as a nurse you have had.

a)

contingent

b)

conscience

c)

daunted

d)

clarifed

12.

Improve the sentence by replacing it with a word or a form of the word from list seven.


A somewhat smaller copy of Philadelphia's Liberty Bell hangs in our town museum.

a)

replica

b)

form

c)

memorial

d)

ugly

13.

Improve the sentence by replacing it with a word or a form of the word from list seven.


Young and inexperienced fencers need close supervision at first so that they do not hurt each other with their foils.

a)

Acting

b)

Colorful

c)

Amazing

d)

Fledgling

14.

Improve the sentence by replacing it with a word or a form of the word from list seven.


The cost of an oil change for the car was small enough that we thought nothing of it.

a)

gregarious

b)

suspicious

c)

impressive

d)

negligible

15.

Improve the sentence by replacing it with a word or a form of the word from list seven.


With very little display intended to gain attention, the owner announced that he would continue to pay his workers while they burned factory building was repaired.

a)

momentum

b)

suspicion

c)

fanfare

d)

negotiation

16.

Improve the sentence by replacing it with a word or a form of the word from list seven.


When Brad and Tom got caught in a blizzard with the herd of horses they were driving over the mountain, they had plenty of opportunities to show their ability to bear up under difficult circumstances.

a)

mettle

b)

doubt

c)

fanfare

d)

compassion

17.

Improve the sentence by replacing it with a word or a form of the word from list seven.


The sudden downpour of rain caused the crowd at the racetrack to run for shelter.

a)

deluge

b)

ruckus

c)

fanfare

d)

sunshine

18.

Improve the sentence by replacing it with a word or a form of the word from list seven.


On summer mornings, the ocean breeze soon gets rid of the morning mist.

a)

fumbled

b)

dispel

c)

deluged

d)

tossled

19.

Improve the sentence by replacing it with a word or a form of the word from list seven.


Last summer the lifeguard at our pool was given the name Hercules because he loved to show off his muscles.

a)

fumbled

b)

dubbed

c)

deluged

d)

sorted

20.

Improve the sentence by replacing it with a word or a form of the word from list seven.


The way to deal with the silly foolishness of daytime talk shows is to turn off the television.

a)

fumes

b)

encouragement

c)

deluge

d)

inanity