Unit 3 Set A: Choosing the Right Word Page 40

1.Select the boldface word that better completes the sentence: It is the sacred duty of all Americans to oppose any attempt to (abridge, usurp) or deny the rights guaranteed to us in the Constitution.

• abridge

• usurp

2.Select the boldface word that better completes the sentence: Either party has the right to (terminate, fabricate) the agreement that has been made whenever the partnership proves unprofitable.

• terminate

• fabricate

3.Select the boldface word that better completes the sentence: I am very much flattered that you have referred to me as "an (irate, eminent) educator," but I prefer to think of myself as just a good teacher.

• irate

• eminent

4.Select the boldface word that better completes the sentence: In a dictatorship, people who (abridge, dissent) from the official party line usually wind up in prison—or worse.

• abridge

• dissent

5.Select the boldface word that better completes the sentence: My cousin has so much imagination that he can (dissent, fabricate) an excuse that even an experienced principal would believe!

• dissent

• fabricate

6.Select the boldface word that better completes the sentence: If you do not act quickly, they will (abridge, terminate) the agreement, and you will have to start all over again with some other company.

• abridge

• terminate

7.Select the boldface word that better completes the sentence: The fact that many citizens are (eminent, irate) over the new taxes does not mean that these taxes are unjustifiable.

• eminent

• irate

8.Select the boldface word that better completes the sentence: I feel like a(n) (usurper, pauper) now that my part-time job has come to an end and I no longer have any spending money.

• usurper

• pauper

9.Select the boldface word that better completes the sentence: What began as a minor quarrel grew into a serious (altercation, semblance) and then into an ugly brawl.

• altercation

• semblance

10.Select the boldface word that better completes the sentence: You had no right to (fabricate, usurp) for yourself the role of gracious host at my party!

• fabricate

• usurp