English Final Exam
. posterity a. all future generations b. good morals c. beautiful d. to be essential
. all future generations
. In America, the traditional ___ family consists of two parents, two children, and a family pet.
. bourgeois
reprehensible a. deserving of criticism b. copying faithfully c. distance from side-to-side d. abundant amount
. deserving of criticism
Most reality T.V. stars are known for their indulgences in the world of ___.
. hedonism
lithe a. long and flexible b. old-fashioned c. able to be eaten d. wicked
. long and flexible
. traverse a. to mock b. to travel across c. to show good manners d. to have wisdom
. to travel across
. Warmer sea water and pollution are two factors that create adverse/averse effects on sea stars.
.adverse
Adverse/Averse weather conditions forced classes to be cancelled
Adverse
Among/Between my many friends, I'm known as the loudest of us all
Among
what errors: Grooving to the music pumping through his earbuds, Kevin's dance moves amused the people waiting at the bus stop. No error
Kevin's dance move
what errors: If you don't know the answer, ask Mohammad for help; his brain possesses all sorts of amazing facts. No error
No error
what errors: Secretly Kayla was thrilled to return to school after a long, boring vacation filled with mind-numbing hours at her mother's insurance office.
Secretly Kayla
Who's/Whose camera do you think will produce the best picture?
Whose
plethora a. a large amount b. a disagreement c. a cure d. a sinister position
a large amount
. In order to save time, we performed an ___ version of the Shakespearean play
abridged
Mature people are the ones willing to accept/except the consequences of their actions.
accept
. After demonstrating great intellectual ___, the 10-year-old girl was admitted to college.
acuity
My shady uncle says he is ___ at tax avoidance.
adroit
Some fairy tales advice/advise a princess to kiss a frog, which magically turns the amphibian into a prince.
advise
The best advice/advise I ever received was to avoid student loans.
advise
I was surprised at how deeply my speech affected/effected my classmates
affected
. A large amount/number of the banana trade originates in Uganda.
amount
Our amount/number of web traffic tripled after the new ad went viral
amount
saccharine a. departure b. citrus c. foolishness d. artificially sweet
artificially sweet
My iodine allergy makes me adverse/averse to most types of seafood
averse
odious a. classy b. awful c. empty d. idealistic
awful
what errors:. In constant demand as a speaker, Carlos has never been more busier than he is now; his schedule is booked through February. No error
been more busier
Prehistoric dragonflies had wings that measured among/between one and two feet long.
between
In order to win the debate, you must ___ your argument with compelling facts
bolster
___ behavior is not only rude and disgusting, but it can often lead to lawsuits
boorish
tedium a. small amount of earnings b. sinful act c. full of pits d. boredom
boredom
blithe a. having to do with a virus b. carefree c. causing harm d. a fortress wall
carefree
hone a. celebrate b. close c. sharpen d. common
close
opaque a. filled with holes b. cloudy c. from the gut d. ridiculous
cloudy
trite a. common b. calm c. incapable d. famous
common
Parents are urged to ___ the amount of soda consumed by their children.
curtail
Ghosts & Ghouls is a scientific magazine that strives to ___ reports of paranormal activity.
debunk
Wedding ___ requires that we all stay off our phones during the ceremony
decorum
In order to program the device/devise, I had to consult the manual.
device
Let's device/devise
devise
aloof a. distant b. deceptive c. modest d. completed
distant
Many people believe coffee has a great affect/effect on their productivity.
effect
Studying will help ensure/insure success on any exam
ensure
The sentimental music was designed to evoke/invoke a sense of nostalgia.
evoke
. Looking through old vacation photos evokes/invokes strong childhood memories.
evokes
Accept/Except for those in zoos and farms, most ostriches live in Africa.
except
I can run faster and farther/further than my dad.
father
There were fewer/less LEGO bricks in my brother's room after he vacuumed the carpet.
fewer
This ice cream brand claims to have fewer/less calories than other brands
fewer
With a ___ look on her face, my mother stared one last time at the home we lost to bankruptcy
forlorn
The ___ buzz of New York City is exciting to some and exhausting to others.
frenetic
. By posting the jump on YouTube, he hoped to farther/further his stuntman career.
further
Vacations are a perfect time to farther/further your knowledge on topics of personal interest.
further
After a brief ___, the stars of the popular sitcom were back on the set to start filming the new season
hiatus
After my mother's ___ questioning, my sister finally admitted she was the one who broke the door
incessant
After cracking three screens, my sister decided to ensure/insure her phone.
insure
After I spent $85 for my concert ticket, I was disappointed by the band's ___ performance.
lackluster
Dobby's friends will forever ___ the loss of their dear, brave friend
lament
The drooping starfish were ___ as they drifted near the tide pools.
languid
opulent a. cold b. opinionated c. lavish d. oval-shaped
lavish
what errors: Oil, which is lighter then water, always rises to the surface. No error
lighter then water
No matter what I do, I loose/lose my phone at least once a week
lose
Without navigation equipment, pilots can easily loose/lose their paths
lose
what errors: For many years Ted, a well-regarded architect, worked overtime to pay off his odious, budget-killing study loans. No error
many years Ted
labyrinth a. close examination b. maze c. comparison d. tirelessness
maze
what errors: New pictorial traffic signs have been installed because drivers react to images more quickly than to words on signs. No error
no error
. espouse a. a group refusal or protest b. shipping term c. ownership of numerous items d. support
p of numerous items d.
My friends passed/past the Rubik's Cube around, but none of us could solve it.
passed
When I passed/past my driving test, my parents' auto insurance doubled
passed
During the play's most ___ moment, audience members could be heard stifling their tears.
poignant
Whenever my father starts to ___ on politics, my mother politely excuses herself from the room.
pontificate
It's rather ___ to offer advice when your opinion hasn't been sought.
presumptuous
what errors: At the Halloween dance, the catering committee members recieved many compliments for their squid eyeball stew. No error
received
what errors: Jason, the shift leader, and I have an easy, cooperative working relationship, neither of us hesitates to discuss problems as they arise. No error
relationship, neither
The newly crowned Homecoming Queen was ___; her shining smile filled her entire face
resplendent
My grandma said I was a site/sight for sore eyes
sight
To train for space, astronauts usually spend at least a week undersea, witnessing sites/sights few of us will ever know.
sights
brusque a. slightly rude b. causing confusion c. ancient d. thinking only of others
slightly rude
what errors: Drea brewed espresso, steamed milk, and tells jokes as she prepared a latte for Mike, her best customer. No error
tells jokes
Successfully enduring the trials of life will ___ a person's soul.
temper
My mentally ill aunt has only a ___ hold on reality; she's often not in her right mind.
tenuous
I hope your exam score is higher than/then the class average.
than
My dentist says chocolate is better than/then gummy treats
than
First, I'll save my money and than/then I'll buy a house.
then
what errors: . I need to write a letter to the local newspaper because they canceled the daily horoscopes, my favorite section. No error
they
what errors: When Mom shook out the kitchen rug, dog hair, bread crumbs, and coffee grounds flew threw the air. No error
threw
nullify a. to begin b. to run hastily c. to cancel d. to cut deeply
to cancel
enshroud a. to waver back and forth b. to introduce an idea c. to cover d. to argue against
to cover
. transgress a. to dissolve b. to bend c. to forgive d. to sin
to sin
. traverse a. to mock b. to travel across c. to show good manners d. to have wisdom
to travel across
livid a. very angry b. within a city c. confused d. well-supplied
very angry
The lawyer argued that D.N.A. evidence will ___ the falsely convicted inmate
vindicate
. Duct tape works especially good/well for fixing lots of different items.
well
Even though we didn't win, our coaches said we played good/well.
well
Solid technique and strong waves will help you surf good/well.
well
Paulo, who/whom is a fan of superhero comics, plans to attend Comic-Con in San Diego this year.
who
My parents want to know who's/whose going to drive us to the movies
who's
My best friend is Karly, who/whom I've known since first grade.
whom
Who/Whom should we invite to the party?
whom