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Chapter 2: Mastery Test 8

Chapter 2: Mastery Test 8

This activity contains 2 questions.

	A. Using context clues, match the definition for each word in bold type. Use each definition once. A matching question presents 6 answer choices and 6 items. The answer choices are lettered A through F. The items are numbered 1.1 through 1.6. Screen readers will read the answer choices first. Then each item will be presented along with a select menu for choosing an answer choice. Using the pull-down menus, match each item in the left column to the corresponding item in the right column. bursts strange appeal believable confirm supporter 1.1 1. Peanut, a cross between a poodle and a chihuahua, is a bizarre or weird-looking dog.   A B C D E F 1.2 2. Rita is not dishonest or hypocritical; in fact, the consistency of her beliefs, words, and actions makes her highly credible.   A B C D E F 1.3 3. My brother's charisma makes him extremely popular and influential.   A B C D E F 1.4 4. During the trial, three witnesses were asked to attest to the defendant's whereabouts during the time the murder took place.   A B C D E F 1.5 5. First Lady Laura Bush, as a former teacher and librarian, is a proponent of literacy.   A B C D E F 1.6 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.   A B C D E F

	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. A matching question presents 4 answer choices and 4 items. The answer choices are lettered A through D. The items are numbered 2.1 through 2.4. Screen readers will read the answer choices first. Then each item will be presented along with a select menu for choosing an answer choice. Using the pull-down menus, match each item in the left column to the corresponding item in the right column. relocate dislocated paternal asteroid 2.1 7. Scientists have long thought that a giant _____ collided with earth and wiped out the dinosaurs.   A B C D 2.2 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.   A B C D 2.3 9. Large companies often expect their employees to _____ to an office in another city or state in order to move up the corporate ladder.   A B C D 2.4 10. As Jeremy's _____ shoulder was put back in its socket by the doctor, he winced with pain.   A B C D

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