Lesson 13 Test

We conducted our business by barter. This means that we

• exchanged goods and services without the use of money.

• talked on the phone and exchanged ideas.

• sent payments to each other online.

• had our assistants conduct our business for us.

To contemplate a change is to

• A. hope that things will change.

• B. wonder whether things will ever change.

• C. resist changing.

• D. intend to change.

Amelia was forced to pay a forfeit because she

• bought a new car.

• made an error.

• changed her behavior.

• won a game.

Jared’s assets include a house and two cars. In this sentence, assets are

• items of no importance to Jared.

• items of value that Jared wishes to buy.

• items of value that Jared used to own.

• items of value that Jared currently owns.

Wei has a real flair for painting. This means that she

• is better at sculpting.

• is a very talented painter.

• would rather play hockey than paint.

• has taken many art classes.

The soccer team forfeited their game. This means that

• the team improved.

• the team won.

• the team was late.

• the team was forced to lose.

Mr. Tucker’s ardent argument for the new library helped to get the necessary funding. Mr. Tucker’s argument was

• sparkling

• fragrant

• exquisite

• passionate

Rosa has a contagious illness. This means her illness will

• spread to others.

• never get better.

• be cured by medication.

• get better soon.

Find a SYNONYM for the bold word 'ardor'. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.

• anger

• garden

• fragrance

• passion

Find a SYNONYM for the bold word 'contemplate'. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.

• ponder

• copy

• organize

• serve