Test 3
Test 3
Test 3
Student’s name:_____________________
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Pick the right answer to each sentence.
1. The scientist remained __________ during the debate, focusing only on the facts rather
than personal opinions.
o a) sporadic
o b) dispassionate
o c) irksome
o d) allude
2. Many activists fought for women's __________, advocating for their right to vote.
o a) reverence
o b) suffrage
o c) phenomenon
o d) idealistic
3. His __________ glance made it clear he did not believe the outrageous story.
o a) incredulous
o b) entrenched
o c) ephemeral
o d) provoke
4. The author's __________ view of the world was evident in her writings, often portraying
a perfect society.
o a) idealistic
o b) inherent
o c) disparity
o d) boast
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5. It is easy to __________ two different concepts if you do not pay close attention to their
definitions.
o a) conflate
o b) indulge
o c) prompt
o d) omnipotence
6. The __________ of resources in the area led to a rise in prices and competition among
residents.
o a) paucity
o b) reverence
o c) phenomenon
o d) irksome
7. The beauty of the sunset was __________; it lasted only a few moments before fading
away.
o a) entrenched
o b) ephemeral
o c) allude
o d) idealistic
8. The teacher's __________ allowed her to effectively manage the classroom and engage
the students.
o a) provoke
o b) prompt
o c) omnipotence
o d) boast
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9. The community showed great __________ for the volunteers who dedicated their time to
help others.
o a) reverence
o b) incredulous
o c) conflate
o d) disparity
10. The study aimed to highlight the __________ between the wealthy and the poor in urban
areas.
o a) phenomenon
o b) disparity
o c) irksome
o d) entrenched
11. His constant need to __________ about his achievements made him less likable to his
peers.
o a) boast
o b) indulge
o c) prompt
o d) allude
12. The constant noise from the construction site became increasingly __________ for the
residents.
o a) irksome
o b) sporadic
o c) ephemeral
o d) inherent
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13. To __________ to a famous book in your essay can strengthen your argument.
o a) allude
o b) provoke
o c) indulge
o d) reverence
14. The idea of __________ suggests that no being has complete control over everything.
o a) omnipotence
o b) idealistic
o c) paucity
o d) dispassionate
15. His actions seemed to __________ a strong reaction from the audience during the
presentation.
o a) provoke
o b) conflate
o c) boast
o d) irksome
o a) indulge
o b) ephemeral
o c) entrenched
o d) prompt
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17. The roots of the issue are __________ in the history of the community and cannot be
ignored.
o a) reverence
o b) entrenched
o c) incredulous
o d) phenomenon
18. The __________ of wildlife in the area is a topic of concern for many environmentalists.
o a) phenomenon
o b) disparity
o c) paucity
o d) conflate
19. The artist's work became a __________ symbol of the cultural movement of the time.
o a) irksome
o b) phenomenon
o c) ephemeral
o d) idealistic
20. The use of local __________ in literature can add authenticity to the characters and
setting.
o a) vernacular
o b) provoke
o c) suffrage
o d) allude