GHI1 Unit 2

The young artist painted for hours, as if ________ every other thought.

• she had lost

• she were to lose

• she had immersed herself in

• she had proposed

Despite his shortcomings, he always managed to find a solution.
Shortcomings means _____.

• weaknesses

• strengths

• opportunities

• advantages

She spoke about climate change as though ________ to a panel of experts.

• she is talking

• she had talked

• she were talking

• she talks

To ensure success, it's best to plan the event ahead of time.
Ahead of time means _____.

• at the last minute

• spontaneously

• in advance

• after the deadline

The new apprentice learned quickly, as if ________ all the tools before.

• she knows

• she knew

• she is knowing

• she has known

He was very assertive in the meeting, clearly stating his opinions.

Assertive means _____.

• shy

• hesitant

• confident

• quiet

The quiet library was conducive to serious study.

Conducive means _____.

• hindering

• beneficial

• distracting

• irrelevant

She responded to the criticism calmly, without defensiveness.

Criticism means _____.

• praise

• flattery

• compliments

• negative feedback

He spoke with great expertise on the subject of ancient history, as though ________ every detail.

• he has memorized

• he memorizes

• he had memorized

• he will memorize

A detective needs a sharp eye for detail to solve complex cases.

Eye for detail means _____.

• ability to ignore small things

• skill in noticing small things

• talent for big ideas

• disinterest in specifics