Using Context P.127

For each item, determine whether the boldface word from pages 126-127 makes sense in the context of the sentence. 1. When she was promoted to assistant manager, my sister moved from a cubicle to an office. True or False?

• True

• False

For each item, determine whether the boldface word from pages 126-127 makes sense in the context of the sentence. 2. The low hum from the car's engine will escalate into a loud rumble as the car picks up speed. True or False?

• True

• False

For each item, determine whether the boldface word from pages 126-127 makes sense in the context of the sentence. 3. The scent of roasting garlic from the kitchen was so repugnant that it made us hungry. True or False?

• True

• False

For each item, determine whether the boldface word from pages 126-127 makes sense in the context of the sentence. 4. We agreed that a face-to-face meeting would be more expedient than a drawn-out exchange of emails and set the time for 2:00 p.m. True or False?

• True

• False

For each item, determine whether the boldface word from pages 126-127 makes sense in the context of the sentence. 5. Had he not been wearing a seatbelt, he would almost certainly have suffered a grievous injury as a result of the car accident. True or False?

• True

• False

For each item, determine whether the boldface word from pages 126-127 makes sense in the context of the sentence. 6. Attempting to bribe a public official is not only incredulous, but it is also against the law. True or False?

• True

• False

For each item, determine whether the boldface word from pages 126-127 makes sense in the context of the sentence. 7. While some people find vacuuming a form of drudgery, I try to enjoy it as a form of exercise. True or False?

• True

• False

For each item, determine whether the boldface word from pages 126-127 makes sense in the context of the sentence. 8. You need only a horde of coins to buy that apple. True or False?

• True

• False

For each item, determine whether the boldface word from pages 126-127 makes sense in the context of the sentence. Circle the item numbers next to the six sentences in which the words are used correctly. 9. The landscaper said that there were too many fallen leaves to impel the lawn any further. True or False?

• True

• False

For each item, determine whether the boldface word from pages 126-127 makes sense in the context of the sentence. 10. The prognosis for patients with certain kinds of cancer is now much better than it was just twenty years ago. True or False?

• True

• False