Reading Focus Delta: Quiz 1

From Session 1 (chapter 1)

Date Student Name Instructor Class Day / Time

Vocabulary – Session 1
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct word. Pay attention to correct word form – verb form and number.
[2pts each]

1. Even the om_______________________ botanist couldn't explain the meaning of the flower's name.

2. Three civilians were injured during the fr______________________ between the police and
demonstrators.

3. France tr_____________________ Germany by five goals to one in the qualifying match.

4. The child was completely im______________________ and would not change his mind about wanting
ice cream for dinner.

5. Alice's ideas are usually very ra______________________ and unconventional.

6. He spoke with such ca_____________________ that we were surprised at how honest he was.

7. Some of the more di_____________________ newspapers wrote rumors about the singer's private life
just to sell more papers.

8. It is obviously more ec_____________________ to buy a used car than a brand new one.

9. The prisoners were ill and em______________________ from the lack of proper nutrition.

10. He attributed his lo____________________ to exercise and a healthy diet.

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct word form to complete the word. [5pts each]

11. The message was cryp______ and had a hidden meaning.

12. Derm ___________ is the study of the skin, nails, hair, and its diseases.

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