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Eng 11- Lesson 9

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 50secs

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1.

Directions: In the space provided, write the letter of the word or phrase closest in meaning to the boldface word. (10 points each) 1. to abridge a book

a)

review

b)

understand

c)

shorten

d)

read

e)

critique

2.

Directions: In the space provided, write the letter of the word or phrase closest in meaning to the boldface word. (10 points each) 2. made the emendation

a)

A) law

b)

B) comment

c)

C) recommendation

d)

D) correction

e)

E) review

3.

to state with finality

a)

uncertainty

b)

anger

c)

sincerity

d)

conclusiveness

e)

reassurance

4.

Directions: In the space provided, write the letter of the word or phrase closest in meaning to the boldface word. (10 points each) 4. a garrulous person

a)

strong

b)

cruel

c)

talkative

d)

silent

e)

weak

5.

Directions: In the space provided, write the letter of the word or phrase closest in meaning to the boldface word. (10 points each) impromptu remarks

a)

helpful

b)

rehearsed

c)

inappropriate

d)

spontaneous

e)

harmful

6.

Directions: In the space provided, write the letter of the word or phrase closest in meaning to the boldface word. (10 points each) 6. to invoke the gods

a)

completely ignore

b)

raise to

c)

call upon

d)

escape from

e)

bring back

7.

Directions: In the space provided, write the letter of the word or phrase closest in meaning to the boldface word. (10 points each) 7. a lucrative position

a)

profitable

b)

low-paying

c)

difficult-to-find

d)

immoral

e)

moral

8.

Directions: In the space provided, write the letter of the word or phrase closest in meaning to the boldface word. (10 points each) 8. an annoying shrew

a)

habit

b)

nag

c)

child

d)

fool

e)

intellectual

9.

Directions: In the space provided, write the letter of the word or phrase closest in meaning to the boldface word. (10 points each) 9. supercilious people

a)

argumentative

b)

exhausted

c)

happy

d)

confident

e)

haughty

10.

Directions: In the space provided, write the letter of the word or phrase closest in meaning to the boldface word. (10 points each) 10. verbose paragraphs

a)

coherent

b)

wordy

c)

disorganized

d)

informative

e)

untrue