Chapter 2: Mastery Test 7

A. In each sentence, notice the examples that suggest the meaning of the word in bold. Then, choose the meaning of that term.

1. Ivan and Krista were accused of cheating because their wrong answers coincided with each other's; for example, they both missed the same answers on their English quiz, and they used the same wording in their take-home essay.

a. differed

b. respected

c. matched

d. concluded

2. Joe often made disastrous decisions, such as choosing to sell drugs and skipping out on the bail bond his family posted.

a. wise

b. forced

c. informed

d. terrible

B. Find the synonym of the word in bold and type it in the space provided.

3. Margarita's honesty, hard work, and cooperation implied or suggested that she was a person of high character.

Synonym:

4. Jeremy walked at a languid or unhurried pace.

Synonym:

5. For many people, money is a secondary or minor reason they choose their careers.

Synonym:

C. In each sentence, find the antonym of the word in bold. Then, choose the word that best defines the word in bold.

6. Michael constantly (not just sometimes) complains about being tired.

a. occasionally

b. never

c. always

d. lately

7. Roxy, a large dog even for a German shepherd, is not at all aggressive but is actually very friendly.

a. hostile

b. stupid

c. afraid

d. calm

D. Use the general context to figure out the meaning of the word in bold.

8. Mother showed her frustration when she snapped at me in a sharp tone of voice.

a. joy

b. patience

c. irritation

d. concern

9. John walked so briskly that he could feel his heart race with the effort.

a. slowly

b. quickly

c. painfully

d. purposefully

10. Jean looked forward with great anticipation to her boyfriend's phone call. She checked her watch every few minutes and talked excitedly about how much she wanted to hear from him.

a. eagerness

b. guilt

c. fear

d. calm