Exploring Urban and Terrestrial Terms

Which word best fits the sentence: "The explorers mapped out the uncharted __________ to claim it for their country."

• suburb

• territory

• terrace

• urban

Identify the part of speech for the word "deviate" in the following sentence: "When the path became unclear, the hikers decided to deviate from their original route."

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

Which of the following words is most closely related to the root "terr"?

• urban

• via

• terrain

• devious

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "The __________ lifestyle often includes commuting to the city for work."

• urban

• suburbanite

• subterranean

• devious

Which word best completes the sentence: "The __________ landscape was perfect for the new housing development."

• urbanize

• terra-cotta

• suburban

• subterranean

What is the meaning of the root "urb" as used in the word "urbanize"?

• earth

• city

• path

• water

Which word would best fit in the sentence: "The __________ pots were used to decorate the garden."

• terra-cotta

• terrace

• terrain

• territory

In the sentence "The devious plan was uncovered by the detective," what is the part of speech for "devious"?

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

Which word best completes the sentence: "The __________ of the city was evident in its tall buildings and bustling streets."

• urbanization

• deviation

• terrace

• subterranean

Which word is most appropriate for the sentence: "The __________ passage led to a hidden chamber beneath the castle."

• urban

• subterranean

• suburbanite

• devious