Unit 1 Vocabulary Quiz Following the Crowd

The author of the controversial article chose to remain ________ to avoid backlash from the public.

• Anonymous

• Famous

• Identified

• Public

The doctor’s tone became ________ when discussing the patient’s condition, indicating the seriousness of the situation.

• Grave

• Cheerful

• Indifferent

• Casual

Despite multiple setbacks, she remained ________ and continued to pursue her goals with determination.

• Resilient

• Indifferent

• Pessimistic

• Defeated

During the cultural festival, we participated in a traditional ________ that has been passed down for generations.

• Ritual

• Dance

• Song

• Game

He didn’t mean to ________ his friend by making fun of his mistake in front of everyone.

• Humiliate

• Praise

• Ignore

• Congratulate

Scenario: Maria finds herself in a difficult situation where she has exhausted all her options to solve a problem, so she decides to ask for help, which she rarely does. Question: What word describes what Maria has done?

• Ritual

• Resort

• Critical

• Grave

Scenario: David’s presentation highlighted his unique perspective and personal style, which made it stand out from others. Question: What word best describes David’s presentation?

• Anonymous

• Individuality

• Resilient

• Impel

Scenario: After receiving feedback on her essay, Leah realized she needed to make some _______ changes to improve the overall quality. Excerpt: “Your thesis needs to be more concise, and several of your arguments are not well-supported. These changes are necessary for a higher grade.”

• Ritual

• Grave

• Critical

• Spare

Scenario: To motivate the team before a big game, the coach gave a powerful speech that seemed to _______ every player to give their best effort. Question: Which word describes the coach’s speech?

• Humiliate

• Impel

• Resilient

• Spare

Scenario: Tom was surprised when his teacher decided to _______ him from the assignment, allowing him more time to focus on his upcoming exams. Question: Which word best fits the scenario?

• Grave

• Critical

• Spare

• Ritual