Practice

Which word or paraphrase is closest in meaning to the vocabulary word?  (Note, this isn't a perfect synonym.  This is just a related word.)  Choose the best answer:

1. The policeman had to restrain the man.

a) hold him so he couldn't move

b) help him

c) give him a ticket

d) yell at him

2. The secretary said she would check on the status of my application.  

a) She's going to see if my application has been accepted or rejected.

b) She's going to see if my application is correct.

c) She's going to give me my application. 

3. I am inclined to change my major.

a) I think I want to.

b) I don't want to. 

4. There is a distinct smell in the Gyte building.

a) The same smell as everywhere

b) A unique and different smell

5. There are many factors that cause homelessness: people don't have jobs, they have mental problems, and many of them are on drugs.

a) effects

b) causes

6. We should not minimize the problem of discrimination.  It is a very big and real problem.  

a) make it seem small and unimportant

b) make it bigger than it really is

7. Some poor countries don't have the infrastructure needed for the internet.

a) money

b) electrical and cable systems

c) desire or want 

8. Playing basketball requires good hand-eye coordination.

a) Your hands and eyes are strong.

b) Your hands and eyes work together

9. Putting on an ELP party will require a lot of coordination.

a) We all need to work together

b) We need a lot of money

c) We need a lot of good ideas

10. Because the main road was closed, we had to find a new route to drive to the store.

a) car

b) way

c) person