Chapter 2: Mastery Test 8

A. Using context clues, match the definition for each word in bold type. Use each definition once.

Using the pulldown boxes, match each item on the left to the corresponding item at right.

1. Peanut, a cross between a poodle and a chihuahua, is a bizarre or weird-looking dog. A. bursts

2. Rita is not dishonest or hypocritical; in fact, the consistency of her beliefs, words, and actions makes her highly credible. B. strange

3. My brother's charisma makes him extremely popular and influential. C. appeal

4. During the trial, three witnesses were asked to attest to the defendant's whereabouts during the time the murder took place. D. believable

5. First Lady Laura Bush, as a former teacher and librarian, is a proponent of literacy. E. confirm

6. If a blister ruptures, do not remove the broken skin covering it unless the skin is dirty; wash the area with soap and water and smooth the skin flap over the tender area. F. supporter

B. Using the information in the chart and the context of each sentence, select the word that best fits the meaning of the sentence. Use each word once.

Using the pulldown boxes, match each item on the left to the corresponding item at right.

7. Scientists have long thought that a giant _____ collided with earth and wiped out the dinosaurs. A. asteroid

8. Family leave laws give men the right to take _____ leaves from their jobs so that they may care for and bond with their newborn children. B. dislocated

9. Large companies often expect their employees to _____ to an office in another city or state in order to move up the corporate ladder. C. paternal

10. As Jeremy's _____ shoulder was put back in its socket by the doctor, he winced with pain. D. relocate