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6.4 Vocabulary Homework

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Class
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1.

Due to his compromised immune system, he is more (a)   to infections than the average person.

(Subsequently | Substantiate | Surly | Surmount | Susceptible | Tactful | Teeming)

2.

Select the sentence that uses "Susceptible" correctly.

a)

Children are more susceptible to infections than adults due to their less-developed immune systems.

b)

Adults are more susceptible to infections than children because their immune systems are stronger.

c)

Susceptible means possessing immunity to diseases.

d)
Susceptible is a synonym for resistant.
3.

Despite the customer's frustration, the service representative remained (a)   and handled the situation with great care.

(Subsequently | Substantiate | Surly | Surmount | Susceptible | Tactful | Teeming)

4.

Select the sentence that uses the word "Tactful" correctly.

a)
She handled the situation in a tactful manner.
b)
The tactful of the situation was handled poorly.
c)
He was very tactful when he raised his voice.
d)
She showed great tactful in her decision.
5.

The waiter's (a)   demeanor did little to improve the mood of the already impatient customers.

(Subsequently | Substantiate | Surly | Surmount | Susceptible | Tactful | Teeming)

6.

Select the sentence that uses the word "Surly" correctly.

a)
Despite his surly demeanor, he was actually quite friendly.
b)
The surly of the situation was evident in his tone.
c)
The surly cat purred contently in her lap.
d)
She had a surly of relief when she found out the news.
7.

He had to (a)   his fear of public speaking through rigorous practice and coaching.

(Subsequently | Substantiate | Surly | Surmount | Susceptible | Tactful | Teeming)

8.

Select all sentences that use the word "Surmount" correctly.

a)
Surmounting the issue required more time and resources than anticipated.
b)

The valley was too low for him to surmount, so he turned back.

c)
With determination and hard work, she was able to surmount all obstacles in her path.
d)

She was able to use the shovel to surmount the ditch lower in the front yard.

9.

The lake was (a)   with fish, making it a popular spot for anglers.

(Subsequently | Substantiate | Surly | Surmount | Susceptible | Tactful | Teeming)

10.

Select the sentence that uses the word "Teeming" correctly.

a)
The market was teeming with people looking for bargains.
b)
The teeming of the bees in the garden was a beautiful sight.
c)

She was teeming with excitement, yawning languidly when she heard the news.

d)

The teeming rain made it easy to see the road clearly.

11.

After reviewing the initial findings, the research team (a)   their hypothesis with further experiments.

(Subsequently | Substantiate | Surly | Surmount | Susceptible | Tactful | Teeming)

12.

Select all sentences that use the word "Substantiate" correctly.

a)
The scientist was able to substantiate his claims with concrete evidence.
b)

The chef was able to substantiate the dish with poor ingredients.

c)
The teacher asked the student to substantiate his answer with examples.
d)
The lawyer was unable to substantiate his client's alibi.
13.

She completed her undergraduate studies and (a)   went on to pursue a master's degree.

(Subsequently | Substantiate | Surly | Surmount | Susceptible | Tactful | Teeming)

14.

Select the sentence that uses the word "Subsequently" correctly.

a)
Subsequently, she didn't study for the next test.
b)
Subsequently, she aced the first test.
c)
She failed her first test, subsequently she studied harder and aced the next one.
d)
She subsequently failed her first test.