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Junior Final Exam ReviewEveryone in the bank--including the manager and thetellers, ranto the door when the fire alarm rang.A. tellers, ran

B. tellers: ran

C. tellers, had run

D. tellers--ranDTono ones surprise,Joe didn't have his homework ready.

A. no ones surprise

B. noones surprise

C. no-ones surprise

D. no ones surpriseDIf hewould have read"The White Birds," he might have liked William Butler Yeats' poetry.

A. would have readB. could have read

C. would of readD. could of read

AAfter the hurricane, uprooted treeswere layingall over the ground.

A. were layingB. lying

C. were lyingD. were laid

CRalph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882), the great transcendentalist philosopher, wrote in his essay "Self-Reliance"of the need for an individual to develop his capacities.

A. essay "Self-Reliance"B. essay, "Self-Reliance"C. essay: Self-RelianceD. essay, Self-Reliance

AThe recently built children's amusement park has been called "a boon to the community" by its supportersand "an eyesore" by its harshestcritics.

A. and "an eyesore" by its harshestB. and, "an eyesore," by its harshestC. and, an eyesore; by its harshestD. and-an eyesore-by its' harshest

AI always have trouble remembering the meaning of these two common verbs, affect (to change" or "to influence") and effect ("to cause" or"to accomplish)."

A. "to accomplish)."B. "to accomplish").

C. "to accomplish).D. To accomplish.

BMy class just finishedreading-"The Fall of the House of Usher",a short story by Edgar Allan Poe.

A. reading-"The Fall of the House of Usher",B. reading, The Fall of the House of Usher,C. reading "The Fall of the House of Usher,"D. reading, "The Fall of the house of Usher,"

CAfter it was repaired itran perfectagain.

A. ran perfectB. ran perfectly

C. could run perfectD. could of run perfect

B"Arethere two E's in beetle," asked Margo?

A. there two E's in beetle," asked Margo?B. their two E's in beetle?" asked Margo.C. their two E's in beetle," asked Margo.D. there two E's in beetle?" asked Margo.

DThe Diary of Anne Frankshowed a young girl's courageduring two years of hiding.

A. showed a young girl's courageB. shows a young girl's courageC. did show a young girls courageD. has shown a young girl's courage

BLooking directly at me,Mother said, "These are your options: the choice isyours."

A. Mother said, "These are your options: the choice isB. Mother said-these are your options, the choice isC. Mother had said, These are your options; the choice isD. Mother had said, "These are your options; the choice is

DPorcupineis from Latinporcus,"pig," andspina,"spine."

A.porcus,"pig," andspina,"spine."B.Porcus-pig and spina,"spine."C.Porcus-pig, and Spina,"spine."D.Porcus-Pig-,Spina-spine.

ASeeing the dolphins, some sharks,a killer whale, and an Eel made the visitto the marine park worthwhile.

A. a killer whale, and an Eel made the visitB. a killer whale, and an eel made the visitC. a killer whale and an eel makes the visitD. a killer whale and an Eel makes the visitBStill, the factthat a planet exists outside our solar system encourages hope that other solar systems exist, andin them, perhaps, a planet that supports life.A. that a planet exists outside our solar system encourages hope that other solar systems exist, andB. that a Planet exists out side our solar system encourages hope that other solar systems exist andC. could be that a planet exists outside our solar system encourages hope that other solar systems exist, andD. that a planet exist outside our solar systems encourage hope that other solar systems exist, andAMail-order shoppingcan be convenient and timesavingwith appropriate precautions, it is safe as well.

A. can be convenient and timesavingB. can be convenient and timesaving;C. should be convenient and time saving;D. could be convenient and time saving;

BAmong the many fields ofscience, no matter what turns you on,there are several fields of study.

A. science, no matter what turns you on;B. Science, no matter what turns you on,C. science, no matter which you chose,D. Science, no matter which of these you chose-C

The fact that boxing is known to cause head injuries and brain damageshould lead us to informthe public and push for a ban on boxing.

A. should lead us to informB. could lead us to informC. should of led us to informD. will lead us to informAThe first part of the test was on chemistry, the secondon mathematics, and the third on english.

A. on mathematics, and the third on english.B. on mathematics; and the third on English.C. on Mathematics; and the third on English.D. on mathematics, and the third on English.

DWhich of the following words is the opposite of ominous? A dangerous C auspicious B threatening D portentous

C auspicious

If a sword is being waved, it is being: A brandished C refurbishedB scrutinized D confiscated

A brandished Another word for summit is: A nadir C ascentB valley D pinnacle

D pinnacle

Sneakers that are soft and flexible can be described as: A rigid C supple B unbending D reinforced

C supple

If evidence links someone to wrongdoing, you might say he or she is: A exonerated C absolved B interred D implicated D implicated

A substance that eats away at a surface can be described as being: A corrosive C harmlessB ineffective D predatory

A corrosive

Which of the following words would you use to describe someone's letters if they fill up many boxes? A scant C voluminous B meager D minimal

C voluminous

74. Another word for clamorous is: A soft-spoken C muted B vociferous D courteous

B vociferousWhich of the following words would you use to describe a television host who is smooth and sophisticated? A crude C somber B supercilious D suave D suave

Another word for retaliation is: A rift C reprisalB panacea D reconciliation C reprisal

If your interest in a topic has been stifled by a long and boring lecture, it has been: A awakened C intensifiedB stimulated D stultified

D stultified

A lively celebration can be called a: A pinnacle C venture B revel D condolence

B revelIf you are extremely happy, you might: A sulk C mopeB slumber D exult

D exult

Which of the following is another word for distribute? A extirpate C buffet B allocate D brandish

B allocateA company that compensates someone for damage or loss pays an: A immunity C assuranceB indemnity D injustice

B indemnityAnother word for resentment is: A goodwill C rancorB esteem D amit

C rancor

Someone who has been wronged might seek: A repose C approval B discrepancy D retribution

D retribution

An irresponsible spendthrift might be referred to as a: A skinflint C tightwad B miser D wastrel

D wastrelWhich of the following is the opposite of disavow? A disclaim C repudiate B profess D distort

B profess

Another word for consent might be: A ascertain C acquiesceB reiterate D suppress

C acquiesce

Which of the following would you use to describe a helmet that is placed on someone's head in a crooked manner? A askew C symmetrical B meticulous D obsolete

A askew A casual, lighthearted attitude might be described as: A morose C poignant B blithe D glum

B blithe