Wordly Wise Book 7 Lesson 17 Test

To appoint a meeting time is to

• set a time for a meeting.

• cancel a meeting.

• look at a clock.

• start a meeting on time.

When two people consult with each other, they

• gossip about friends and acquaintances.

• talk things over in order to reach a decision.

• argue with each other over the price of an item.

• debate an unimportant topic.

Ms. Boynton resolved to get more exercise. This means that she

• promised herself that she would get more exercise.

• scolded herself for not exercising often enough.

• refused to exercise.

• began to exercise more often.

A thumbs-up sign signifies approval. In this sentence, signifies means

• shows.

• questions.

• refuses.

• requests.

A significant event is

• an everyday event.

• an important event.

• an amusing event.

• a tragic event.

A matter of sovereign importance is

• unimportant.

• fairly unimportant.

• somewhat important.

• more important than all other matters.

A dental appointment is

• a dentist.

• an arrangement to see a dentist.

• a dental school.

• a dentist’s office.

The Senate rejected the president’s appointment. This means that the Senate rejected

• a law that the president wanted passed.

• a treaty that the president wanted the United States to sign.

• a person that the president chose to take a certain job.

• a plan that the president wanted the Senate to follow.

When you consult someone, you are looking for

• advice.

• money.

• gifts.

• meals.

A sovereign nation is

• rich.

• independent.

• filled with natural resources.

• heavily populated.