Vocabulary Tests - Test Seventeen ( 17 )

17 - ) Vocabulary Tests

Test Seventeen

1- ] 1 - ] Write the letter for the best answer to each question

It is difficult to resist dancing , when the hard-driving rhythms  and robust tones of Cajun music throb and pound .

1 . Which word could best replace robust ?

( A) confusing  ( B ) strong

( C ) quiet  ( D ) childish                                           1 . ----------------------

Indigenous to the Louisiana bayous where it developed , this unique Cajun music sound was nourished by the New World .

2 . Which word could best replace indigenous ?

( A ) native  ( B ) baffling

( C ) forgiving  ( D ) unknown                                   2 . ---------------------

Cajun music is a unique synthesis of cultural elements .

3 . A synthesis can best be described as a ---------------------

( A ) denial  ( B ) lesson

( C ) opinion  ( D ) combination                                 3 . ----------------------

Lively and infectious , Cajun music traverses cultural , generational , and language barriers .

4 . Which word or words could best replace traverses ?

( A ) passes across  ( B ) signals

( C ) imposes  ( D ) slows down                                      4 . -------------------------

Although the Acadians declared neutrality in the rivalry between France and England for dominion  of North America , the British demanded loyalty when they claimed the area in 1715 .

5 . Which word could best replace dominion ?

( A ) exploration  ( B ) unification

( C ) control  ( D ) delegation                                            5 . ---------------------

In a mass deportation executed with cold ruthlessness , British soldiers collected thousands of French Canadians , packed them into boats , and shipped them to widely dispersed areas.

6 . Ruthlessness can best be described as ----------------------

( A ) simplicity  ( B ) cruelty

( C ) sacrifice  ( D ) courage                                               6 . ----------------------

When the oil development and road-building programs of World War 1 brought modern America rushing in , however , the Cajun parishes could no longer resist acculturation .

7 . Acculturation is a process that involves -------------------

( A ) monetary gain  ( B ) deportation

( C ) government influence  ( D ) adaptation                      7 . ----------------------

In the headlong attempt to become part of the larger society , the language and music were discouraged , quelled , and all but forgotten .

8 . Which word could best replace quelled ?

( A ) resisted  ( B ) honored

( C ) suppressed  ( D ) tolerated                                             8 . ---------------------

In the mid-1970s , Many Americans became interested in searching for their roots . As part of this heritage movement , Cajun music was rescued and validated as am important folk-music tradition .

9 . Which word could best replace validated ?

( A ) confirmed  ( B ) exported

( C ) reacted to  ( D ) sickened                                                 9 . ------------------------

Having survived centuries of adversity , isolation , and persecution , the music tells plaintive stories about loneliness and lost love .

10 . Plaintive stories are ----------------

( A ) joyous  ( B ) mournful

( C ) repetitious  ( D ) unrelated                                               10 . -------------------------

Answer Key

1 . B 2 . A 3 . D 4 . A 5 . C 6. B 7 . D 8 . C 9 . A 10 . B

2- ] Decide which word in parentheses best completes the sentence . Then write the sentence , adding the missing word .

1 . To report on the conclusions reached by the group , the leader --------------- the opinions and ideas of all the members .

( quelled , synthesized )

2 . In order to prove or disprove hypotheses , scientists must ------------- their test results .

( acculturate , validate )

3 . Hannibal is credited even today with one of the greatest troop movements in history because he led an army of 1000,000 in ---------------the Alps .

( traversing , validating )

4 . Sociologists , interested in the way groups or societies come together and influence one another , study how they --------------------.

( acculturate , traverse )

5 . Tantalus , a king in classical mythology , was punished -----------------by the gods for offending them ; every time he reached for a fruit-laden branch of the tree that was just above his head , the wind blew it out of his reach .

( plaintively , ruthlessly )

6 . The project was seriously behind schedule , so the manager hired a construction specialist to recommend ways to -------------------the work .

( expedite , impede )

7 . Due to a clerical error , the package was dispatched to the wrong location . Before anyone could ----------------- the order , the contents had spoiled .

( countermand , mandate )

8 . Because the coach was on the league committee , he was able to -------------------the schedule so his team played only the weaker team .

( mandate , manipulate )

9 . The Heritage Women’s Club was so exclusive , anyone wishing to join had to trace her

--------------- back to the Revolutionary War .

( pedestal , pedigree )

10 . The blisters became so infected and painful that I finally had to consult a ---------------

( podiatrist , podium )

Answer Key

1 . synthesized 2 . validate 3 . traversing 4 . acculturate 5 . ruthlessly 6 . expedite

7 . countermand 8 . manipulate 9 . pedigree 10 . podiatrist

3 - ] Each question below includes a word in capital letters , followed by four words or phrases . Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters . Consider all choices before deciding on your answer . Write the letter for your answer on the line provided .

1 . COVET ( A ) expose  ( B ) hide

( C ) dislike  ( D ) crave                                                    1 . -------------------------

2 . DISSENSION  ( A ) cooperation  ( B ) arrangewment

( C ) declaration  ( D ) confrontation                              2 . -------------------------

3 . COMPOSITE ( A ) without parts  ( B ) compouind

( C ) decomposed  ( D ) argument                                   3 . --------------------------

4 . EXTRINSIC ( A ) additional  ( B ) relaxed

( C ) imported  ( D ) essential                                           4 . -------------------------

5 . OSTRACIZE ( A ) ignore  ( B ) care for

( C ) include  ( D ) crush violently                                    5 . ------------------------

6 . SUPPOSITION ( A ) invitation  ( B ) proven fact

 (  C ) interruption  ( D ) assumption                               6 . -----------------------

7 . PROFOUND ( A ) withdraw  ( B ) release

( C ) vigorously defend  ( D ) lighten                                7 . -----------------------

8 . VERSATILE ( A ) uninformed  ( B ) useful

( C ) rigid  ( D ) imaginary                                                 8 .------------------------

9 . PUGNACIOUS ( A ) generous  ( B ) smooth

( C ) logical  ( D ) peaceful                                                 9 . -----------------------

10 . ANTAGONISM  ( A ) hostility  ( B ) faith

( C ) harmony   ( D ) strong desire                                       10 . ----------------------

11 . LEGITIMATE  (A ) not valid  ( B ) despised

( C ) theoretical  ( D ) ordinary                                            11 . ----------------------

12 . AFFRONT  (A ) background   ( B ) escape

( C ) compliment  ( D ) diminish                                           12 . ---------------------

13 . STAUNCH  ( A ) firm  ( B ) frail

( C ) starched  ( D )  humorous                                              13 . ---------------------

14 . HALLOWED  ( A ) completely filled  ( B ) silent

( C ) blessed  ( D ) condemned                                                14 . ---------------------

15 . GRATUITOUS  ( A ) ungrateful  ( B ) essential

( C ) alarming  ( D ) lovable

Answer  Key

1 . C 2 . A 3 . A 4 . D 5 . C 6 . B 7 . A 8 . C 9 . D 10 . C 11 . A 12 . C 13 . B 14 . D 15 . B 

 

Vocabulary Tests - Test Sixteen ( 16 )

Vocabulary Tests ( 16 )

Test Sixteen

1- ] Read the sentences or short passages below . Write the letter for the correct definition of the underlined vocabulary word

It was their fear of sedition that prompted the authorities to ban all opposition newspapers and radio stations . In addition , all suspected agitators were confined to jail indefinitely .

1 . ( A ) unfair elections ( B ) conduct likely to incite rebellion

( C ) popular support ( C ) gossip and rumors                                1. -----------------------

The once popular ruler began to ignore the well-being of the citizens , and since no one questioned his authority , he gradually turned into a despot .

( A ) a fair and effective ruler  ( B ) democratically elected officeholder

( C ) military officer ( D ) a tyrant with absolute authority             2 . -------------------

The residents of the island expelled the foreign ministers and proclaimed their autonomy . Never again would they bow to another country’s flag .

3 . ( A ) freedom and independence ( B ) desire for peace ( C ) dependence on the protection of another nation ( D ) connection with a political party                   3 . ----------------------

The president complained that the proposed law would usurp his authority as commander-in-chief of the military . The constitution clearly stated that only the president could order an attack .

4 . ( A ) enlarge  ( B ) illegally take away

( C ) confuse  ( D ) drain or exhaust                                                        4 . ----------------------

The government plan to offer tuition assistance to deserving students in poor neighborhoods made sense . But by the time applications worked their way through the bureaucracy many deserving students got tired of waiting and dropped out of the program. 5 . ( A ) local elected officials ( B ) democratic process

( C ) inefficient system of offices and rules ( C ) postal system               5 . ---------------------

The proposed reforms in the welfare and health care system had little chance of passing . The expected reactionary attitudes began to surface among those quite happy with the way things were .

6 . ( A ) opposed to change  ( B ) soft-spoken

( C ) humorous  ( D ) medical                                                                        6 . --------------------

The candidate’s imperious manner may have lost him the election . In a democracy , people have a right to elected officials to be their servants , and not the other way around .

7 . ( A ) humble and soft spoken  ( B ) arrogant and dictatorial

( C ) hard and resistant  ( D ) appealing                                                        7 . -------------------

After decades of passing numerous laws and regulations , it was essential that the government attempt to codify its work . It had reached the point where judges had difficulty understanding what the law required .

8 . ( A ) translate  ( B ) repeal

( C ) arrange and systematize ( D ) legalize                                                     8 . -------------------

Before the United States could come into being , the individual states had to surrender some of their sovereign rights .

( A ) having authority to govern (B ) financial

( C ) unconstitutional ( D ) illegal                                                                      9 . ------------------

After overthrowing the elected officials , the military commander installed a totalitarian

government . From that time one , even the simplest action required his approval .

10 . ( A ) reformed and improved ( B ) efficient and orderly ( C ) emphasizing personal concern for its citizens ( D ) exercising absolute control                             10 . ------------------

Answer Key

1 . B 2. D 3. A 4 . B 5 . C 6 . A 7 . B 8 . C 9 . A 10 D

2- ] Each question below include a word in capital letters , followed by five words or phrases . Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters. Write the letter for your answer on the line provided .

1 . amnesty ( A ) accusation  ( B ) forgiveness

( C ) decoration ( D ) agreement                                    1 . --------------------

2 . CULPRIT ( A ) fake  ( B ) enemy

( C ) murderer  ( D ) lawbreaker                                    2 . --------------------

3 - OMISSION ( A ) something left out  ( B ) religious trip

( C ) message  ( D ) representative                                   3 . -------------------

4 . FELONY  ( A ) legal document  ( B ) serious crime

( C ) argument  ( D ) companion                                      4 . ------------------

5 . CHARLATAN ( A )  faker  ( B ) court officer

( C ) healer  ( D ) diplomat                                                5 . --------------------

6 . WIELD ( A ) drive  ( B ) join together

( C ) handle  ( D ) destroy                                                  6 . --------------------

7 . ILLUSTRIOUS ( A ) sensible (B ) illustrated

( C ) unknown ( D ) famous                                            7 . ---------------------

8 . EMIT ( A ) discard  ( B ) give off

( C ) catch  ( D ) explain                                                    8 . -----------------------

9 . MANUMIT ( A ) legal document  ( small crime

( C ) clever trick  ( D ) release                                          9 . ----------------------

10 . REFINE ( A ) perfect  ( B ) punish

( C ) ruin  ( D ) refer                                                         10 . ---------------------

11 . REPROBATE ( A ) refund  ( B ) threat

( C ) scoundrel  ( D ) court officer                                   11 . --------------------

12 . AEGIS ( A ) label  (B ) sponsorship

( C ) quarrel  ( D ) exit                                                       12 . --------------------

13 . CULPABLE ( A ) deserving blame  (B ) portable

( C ) rare ( D ) unable to be reformed                              13 . -------------------

14 . INTERMITTENT ( A ) broken  (B ) starting and stopping

( C ) seldom used  ( D ) secret message                            14 . -------------------

15 . RAVAGE ( A ) uncivilized person  ( B ) compliment

( C ) remarkable  ( D ) ruin                                                 15 . ------------------

Answer Key

1 . B 2. D 3. A 4 . B 5 . A 6 . C 7 . D 8 . B 9 . D 10 . A  11 . C 12 . B 13 . A 14 . B 15 . D

3 . ] Decide which word in parentheses best completes the sentence . Then write the sentence , adding the missing word

1 . Joseph Smith , the founder of the Mormon religion , was killed because of the ------------- of a mob that wanted to see his church destroyed .

( acerbity , antagonism )

2 . Although she denied that she was bitter , we could hear the ------------ in Denise’s voice when she talked about not being invited to the banquet .

( dissention , rancor )

3 . The minor accident on the parkway resulted in an ----------------- between the two drivers , both of whom jumped out of their cars shouting and waving their fists .

( affront , altercation )

4 . Because he had reported the students who had vandalized the computer lab , Dwight was ------------------ by some of his classmates .

( affronted , ostracized )

5 . Many who caused --------------in the Soviet Union were sent to Siberia as their punishment .

( dissention , retribution )

Answer Key

1 . antagonism 2 . rancor 3 . altercation 4 . ostracized 5 . dissention

4 - ] Write each sentence below . In the space write a form of the word in parentheses . The form of the word in parentheses may be correct .

1 . Tomas de Torquemada , the first inquisitor-general of the Spanish Inquisition , was feared for the severity of his punishments as well as his ----------------personality. (acerbity)

2 . The ------------------ between Caligula and the Roman senators came to a head when he appointed his horse to the senate in order to humiliate them . ( contentious )

3 . Mr. Jack sued the tabloid newspaper as ----------------- for the damage done to his reputation . 

( retribution )

4 . The mother grizzly bear disturbed during feeding , rose on her hind legs and

roared ----------------- . ( pugnacious )

5 . The diners ----------------- the waiter by leaving a tiny tip . ( affront )

Answer Key

1 . acerbic 2 . contention , contentiousness 3 . retribution 4 . pugnaciously , 5 . affronted 

General Grammar Exercises & Tests ( 1 )

1 - ) General Grammar Exercises & Tests

1. I am slow to _____.

( A ) express my opinion ( B )  express my viewing ( C )   make my views ( D ) make my opinion

 2. I have to have this report finished _____.

( A )  by Friday ( B )  until Friday ( C )  Friday before ( D)  Friday beginning

 3. We were fortunate enough to visit the Grand Canyon. It has _____.

 ( A ) beautiful scenery that is much ( B )  many beautiful landscapes ( C )  many beautiful scenery ( D )  much beautiful sceneries

 4. The car was parked directly _____ the diner.

( A ) before ( B )  ahead of ( C )  in front of ( D )  preceding

 5. The ski resorts are usually crowded. There are many people _____ skiing.

( A ) enjoy ( B )  that enjoying ( C )  who enjoy ( D )  who enjoying

 6. It is already 3 o'clock. Can you _____ time to catch the bus?

( A ) have enough ( B )  have it in ( C )  make in ( D )  make it in

 7. I went to have my glasses _____.

( A ) fit ( B )  fitted ( C )  fit on ( D )  fitted on

 8. Mary's house is _____ the hair salon. Do you think you can find it?

 ( A ) along ( B )  near to ( C )  against ( D )  next to

 9. The burning stick was very hot. He let _____ just in time.

 ( A ) alone it ( B )  go alone it ( C )  go it ( D ) go of it

 10. Do we have _____ money to last us the week?

 ( A ) a lot of ( B )  plentiful ( C )  plenty of ( D )  enough

 11. John decided _____ golf on weekends.

( A )  to begin ( B )  to commence ( C )  to take up ( D )  to start up

 12. It _____ to me whether we meet them or not.

( A ) makes no difference ( B )  makes not a difference ( C ) is indifferent ( D )  is not a difference

 13. We were  _____ after all the hard work.

 ( A ) wear out ( B )  outworn ( C )  weary out ( D )  worn out

 14. We saw _____ wild animals while on vacation.

 ( A ) quite a few ( B )  quite much ( C )  quite many ( D )  quite some

 15. They are late as usual. I don't think we should _____ them.

 ( A ) await for ( B )  wait for ( C )  await on ( D )  wait on

16. Are you _____ the competition?

 ( A ) enter ( B )  going entering ( C )  go to enter ( D )  going to enter

 17. You had better _____ the tourist information office.

 ( A ) inquire at ( B)  inquiring at ( C )  inquire to ( D )  inquiring at

 18. Ireland was part of the UK, _____?

 ( A ) didn't it ( B )  wasn't it ( C )  hasn't it ( D )  weren't it

 19. They will be _____ at the party.

 ( A ) present ( B )  presents ( C ) presenting ( D )  at present

 20. Will they go _____ this summer?

( A ) swim ( B )  to swim ( C )  swimming ( D )  to swimming

 21. The New York police were very anxious _____ about the crime.

 ( A ) more learn ( B )  learn more ( C )  to more learn ( D )  to learn more

 22. Many excited women could _____ at the department store sale.

( A )  seen ( B )  be seen ( C )  be seeing ( D )  be see

 23. The sink in the locker room  tends to _____ .

 ( A ) low ( B )  overflow ( C )  flow over ( D )  over flowing

 24. How long did the baseball game _____?

 ( A ) last ( B )  endure ( C )  survive ( D )  continue

 25. We must _____ the annual board meeting tomorrow.

 ( A ) attend ( B ) attend to ( C )  attend in ( D )  attending 

Composition & Essay Writing ( 65 ) Slavery , Child Labor

65 -) Composition & Essay Writing 

96 - ) Slavery

                 Slavery is a term that signifies the injustice that is being carried out against humans since the 1600s. Whenever this word comes up, usually people picture rich white people ruling over black people. However, that is not the only case to exist. After a profound study, historians found evidence that suggested the presence of slavery in almost every culture. It was not essentially in the form of people working in the fields, but other forms. Slavery generally happens due to the division of levels amongst humans in a society. It still exists in various parts of the world. It may not necessarily be that hard-core, nonetheless, it happens.

                               Slavery is one of the main causes behind racism in most of the cultures. It did severe damage to the race relations of America where a rift was formed between the whites and blacks. The impact of Slavery has caused irreparable damage which can be seen to date. Even after the abolishment of slavery in the 1800s in America, racial tensions remained amongst the citizens.

In other words, this made them drift apart from each other instead of coming close. Slavery also gave birth to White supremacy which made people think they are inherently superior just because of their skin color and descendant.

Talking about the other forms of slavery, human trafficking did tremendous damage. It is a social evil which operates even today, ruining hundreds and thousands of innocent lives. Slavery is the sole cause which gave birth to all this.

                         Even though slavery was abolished over 150 years ago, the scars still remain. The enslaved still haven’t forgotten the struggles of their ancestors. It lives on in their hearts which has made them defensive more than usual. They resent the people whose ancestors brought it down on their lineage. Even today many people of color are a victim of racism in the 21st century. For instance, black people face far more severe punishments than a white man. They are ridiculed for their skin color even today. There is a desperate need to overcome slavery and all its manifestations for the condition and security of all citizens irrespective of race, religion, social, and economic position.

                   In short, slavery never did any good to any human being, of the majority nor minority. It further divided us as humans and put tags on one another. Times are changing and so are people’s mindsets. One needs to be socially aware of these evils lurking in our society in different forms. We must come together as one to fight it off. Every citizen has the duty to make the world a safer place for every human being to live in.

97 - ) Child Labor

                        Child labor is a term you might have heard about in news or movies. It refers to a crime where children are forced to work from a very early age. It is like expecting kids to perform responsibilities like working and fending for themselves. There are certain policies which have put restrictions and limitations on children working.

                             The average age for a child to be appropriate to work is considered fifteen years and more. Children falling below this age limit won’t be allowed to indulge in any type of work forcefully. Why is that so? Because child labor takes away the kids opportunity of having a normal childhood, a proper education, and physical and mental well-being. In some countries, it is illegal but still, it’s a far way from being completely eradicated.

                        Child Labor happens due to a number of reasons. While some of the reasons may be common in some countries, there are some reasons which are specific in particular areas and regions. When we look at what is causing child labor, we will be able to fight it better. Firstly, it happens in countries that have a lot of poverty and unemployment. When the families won’t have enough earning, they put the children of the family to work so they can have enough money to survive. Similarly, if the adults of the family are unemployed, the younger ones have to work in their place. Moreover, when people do not have access to the education they will ultimately put their children to work. The uneducated only care about a short term result which is why they put children to work so they can survive their present. Furthermore, the money-saving attitude of various industries is a major cause of child labor. They hire children because they pay them lesser for the same work as an adult. As children work more than adults and also at fewer wages, they prefer children. They can easily influence and manipulate them. They only see their profit and this is why they engage children in factories.

                         If we wish to eradicate child labor, we need to formulate some very effective solutions which will save our children. It will also enhance the future of any country dealing with these social issues. To begin with, one can create a number of unions that solely work to prevent child labor. It should help the children indulging in this work and punishing those who make them do it. Furthermore, we need to keep the parents in the loop so as to teach them the importance of education. If we make education free and the people aware, we will be able to educate more and more children who won’t have to do child labor. Moreover, making people aware of the harmful consequences of child labor is a must. In addition, family control measures must also be taken. This will reduce the family’s burden so when you have lesser mouths to feed, the parents will be enough to work for them, instead of the children. In fact, every family must be promised a minimum income by the government to survive.

                    In short, the government and people must come together. Employment opportunities must be given to people in abundance so they can earn their livelihood instead of putting their kids to work. The children are the future of our country; we cannot expect them to maintain the economic conditions of their families instead of having a normal childhood.