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WorksheetsIVS Chapter 4: Words in Context
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
As a deterrent to burglars, my father put a sign on our lawn that says, "Beware of pit bull.
"If the dangers of skydiving aren't a big enough deterrent for Ben, maybe the high cost will be.
a reward.
a prevention.
a reason.
When the boss said that company profits were down, the implication was that nobody would be getting a raise.
When the salesman winked, the implication was that he would give Joaquin a special deal on a car.
a minor fault.
a demand.
something suggested.
In South Africa, Mahatma Gandhi experienced an inequity that was all too common at the time-he was thrown off a "whites only" train.
Most Americans consider it an inequity that some millionaires pay less in taxes than ordinary citizens do.
an injustice.
a physical weakness.
a question.
Rick uses a wheelchair, but he doesn't let his infirmity keep him from traveling.
Certain infirmities, such as arthritis and diabetes, are more likely to affect the elderly.
a relationship.
a disability.
a secret.
The protesters may picket the nuclear power plant as long as they don't infringe on other people's right to enter and exit freely.
When my mother is doing her homework, no one is allowed to infringe on her quiet time.
a interfere with.
to protect
to recognize
When commercial bakers first offered sliced bread, it was considered an exciting innovation.
The high cost of college has led to such financial innovations as paying for children's education while they're still infants.
something new.
a weakness.
an imitation
When Dwight is tired after work, he finds a brief nap revitalizes him for an evening out with friends.
The City Council hopes to revitalize the currently lifeless shopping district by offering tax breaks for new businesses.
to refresh.
to amuse.
to tire out.
There are thick pine forests at the foot of the mountain, but higher up, the trees become sparse.
Unfortunately, the turnout for the team's first pep rally was sparse. Organizers hope to have better attendance at the next one.
long.
thin.
crowded.
Mary, a highly subjective judge of her son's abilities, feels he's brilliant in every respect. The boy's father, however, has a less emotional view of him.
The reporter refused to write about his friend's trial. He knew any story he wrote would be too subjective to be published as an unbiased article.
one-sided.
boring.
impersonal.
Your telegram should be succinct so that you get your message across clearly without paying for more words than necessary.
" What's new?" is a succinct way of asking, "Has anything of interest happened to you lately, my friend?"
wordy.
prejudiced.
brief and clear.
