Week 5

Vocab review

concisecontextambiguityaestheticpragmaticaltruisticcynical

ambivalentcapriciousjocular

Short passage review

6.) C 7.) E8.) C9.) D

crypticGreek kryptikós hidden

1. of an obscure nature2. having a secret or hidden meaning3. having a puzzling terseness

prolific Medieval Latin prōlificus  fertile

1. intellectually productive2. bearing in abundance, especially offspring

attesttesti = “witness”

1. provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

2. authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity

3. give testimony in a court of law4. establish or verify the usage of

garishperhaps equivalent to obsolete gaure  to stare

1. tastelessly showy

eschew

“I don’t know about you, but a smelly old shoe is something I’d eschew!!!!!!!!!” – Kevin Yowell

denounce

1. speak out against2. to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as

disgraceful3. announce the termination of, as of treaties4. give away information about somebody

insipidin- without, sapidus- tasty

1. lacking taste or flavor or tang2. lacking interest or significance or impact

disseminate

1. cause to become widely known; broadcast2. to scatter or spread widely, as though sowing seed; dispe

rse

inundatein + unda, “wave”

1. fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid2. to overwhelm

perpetuate

1. cause to continue or prevail

exhorthortārī - to urge

1. spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts2. force or impel in an indicated direction

modicum

1. a small or moderate or token amount

turpitudeturpi ( s ) base, vile

1. a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice

perspicacityperspicācitās  sharpness of sight

1. intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)2. the capacity to assess situations or circumstances shrewdly and

to draw sound conclusions

dearth

1. an acute insufficiency2. an insufficient quantity or number

Long Passage Review

7. D8. C9. B10. A11. C

12. A13. E14. A15. D16. C

17. C18. A19. D

Grammar

1. B2. D3. D4. A5. E

6. E7. B8. C9. C10.B

11.E12.B13.A14.D

Q #1

[Because the New York Yankees have spent the most money] of any franchise in baseball over the past five seasons, the team has not met the expectations that such expenditures entail.

A.) Because the New York Yankees have spent the most moneyB.) Although the New York Yankees have spent the most moneyC.) Having spent the most money, the New York YankeesD.) The New York Yankees, having spent the most moneyE.) The most money spent by the New York Yankees

Q #1 Answer

Because the New York Yankees have spent the most money of any franchise in baseball over the past five seasons, the team has not met the expectations that such expenditures entail.

B.) Although the New York Yankees have spent the most money

Q #2

Like most foreign visitors, [the canal system of Venice mesmerized the recently married couple.]

A.) the canal system of Venice mesmerized the recently married coupleB.) there was a canal system in Venice that mesmerized the recently married coupleC.) the recently married couple, who was mesmerized by the canal system of VeniceD.) the recently married couple was mesmerized by the canal system of VeniceE.) the canal system of Venice having mesmerized the recently married couple

Q #2 Answer

Like most foreign visitors, the canal system of Venice mesmerized the recently married couple.

D.) the recently married couple was mesmerized by the canal system of Venice

Q #3

The new state [zoo, built on a four-hundred acre plot of land, and was paid for entirely by the state government.]

A.) zoo, built on a four-hundred acre plot of land, and was paid for entirely by the state governmentB.) zoo was paid for by the state government, it was built on a four-hundred acre plot of landC.) zoo is paid for by the state government while being built on a four-hundred acre plot of landD.) zoo, built on a four-hundred acre plot of land, was paid for entirely by the state governmentE.) zoo, having been built on a four-hundred acre plot of land, and having been paid for entirely by the state government

Q #3 Answer

The new state zoo, built on a four-hundred acre plot of land, and was paid for entirely by the state government.

D.) zoo, built on a four-hundred acre plot of land, was paid for entirely by the state government

Q #4

Many universities are developing new financial aid [programs that offer economic advantages to both the students and their families.]

A.) programs that offer economic advantages to both the students andB.) programs, which offer economic advantage to not only students butC.) programs, which offers economic advantages to both the students andD.) programs; the economic advantages of which are offered to both students andE.) programs: economic advantages are being offered to both the students in addition to

Q #4 Answer

Many universities are developing new financial aid programs that offer economic advantages to both the students and their families.

A.) programs that offer economic advantages to both the students and

Q #5

No sooner had Elizabeth accepted the job to teach AP biology at her daughter’s private school [but her former boss persuaded her to return to work at the laboratory.]

A.) but her former boss persuaded her to returnB.) however she was persuaded by her former boss that she shouldC.) but her former boss had her persuaded into returningD.) when she was persuaded to return by her former bossE.) than her former boss persuaded her to return

Q #5 Answer

No sooner had Elizabeth accepted the job to teach AP biology at her daughter’s private school but her former boss persuaded her to return to work at the laboratory.

E.) than her former boss persuaded her to return

Q #6

[His renown as a pioneer in the field of fuel-cell technology, Geoffrey Ballard almost equals] that of William Grove, the inventor of the world’s first fuel cell, is the founder of Ballard Power Systems.

A.) His renown as a pioneer in the field of fuel-cell technology, Geoffrey Ballard almost equalsB.) Geoffrey Ballard’s renown as a pioneer is in the field of fuel-cell technology almost equalingC.) Geoffrey Ballard almost equals the renown as a pioneer in the field of fuel-cell technologyD.) As a pioneer, Geoffrey Ballard’s renown as a pioneer in the field of fuel-cell technology almost equalsE.) Geoffrey Ballard, whose renown as a pioneer in the field of fuel-cell technology almost equals

Q #6 Answer

His renown as a pioneer in the field of fuel-cell technology, Geoffrey Ballard almost equals that of William Grove, the inventor of the world’s first fuel cell, is the founder of Ballard Power Systems.

E.) Geoffrey Ballard, whose renown as a pioneer in the field of fuel-cell technology almost equals

Q #7

[To clean the entire garage, Eric] decided to lie down and take a nap to restore his energy.

A.) To clean the entire garage, EricB.) Having cleaned the entire garage, EricC.) Eric cleaned the entire garage,D.) In cleaning the entire garage, EricE.) Eric, cleaning the entire garage,

Q #7 Answer

To clean the entire garage, Eric decided to lie down and take a nap to restore his energy.

B.) Having cleaned the entire garage, Eric

Q #8

A brilliant songwriter who is able to adjust her style as she ages, [Madonna’s songs always seem to fit with the music of the time.]

A.) Madonna’s songs always seem to fit with the music of the timeB.) the songs of Madonna always seem to fit with the music of the timeC.) Madonna always writes songs that fit with the music of the timeD.) the music of the time is always fit by Madonna’s songsE.) Madonna always fits the music of the time when writing her songs

Q #8 Answer

A brilliant songwriter who is able to adjust her style as she ages, Madonna’s songs always seem to fit with the music of the time.

C.) Madonna always writes songs that fit with the music of the time

Q #9

When you bake sugar cookies, [it is important that one remembers to chill the dough] before cutting the shapes.

A.) it is important that one remembers to chill the doughB.) remembering to chill the dough is importantC.) it is important that you remember to chill the doughD.) chilling the dough is important for you to have rememberedE.) to chill the dough is important for one to remember

Q #9 Answer

When you bake sugar cookies, it is important that one remembers to chill the dough before cutting the shapes.

C.) it is important that you remember to chill the dough

Q #10

When donating money to charity, [a nonprofit organization that will use your gift wisely should be your priority.]

A.) a nonprofit organization that will use your gift wisely should be your priorityB.) you should make it your priority to choose a nonprofit organization that will use your gift wiselyC.) choose a nonprofit organization that will use your gift wisely as your priorityD.) a nonprofit organization should be your priority that will use your gift wiselyE.) using your gift wisely should be your priority when choosing a nonprofit organization

Q #10 Answer

When donating money to charity, a nonprofit organization that will use your gift wisely should be your priority.

B.) you should make it your priority to choose a nonprofit organization that will use your gift wisely

Q #11

In 2005, online shoppers in the United States charged more money to their credit cards [than] 2004 .

A.) thanB.) than online shoppers forC.) than inD.) than would online shoppers inE.) than they did in

Q #11 Answer

In 2005, online shoppers in the United States charged more money to their credit cards than 2004 .

E.) than they did in

Q #12

[Written in the late 18th century, modern audiences have enjoyed the musical theater’s rendition of the opera Don Giovanni by Mozart.]

A.) Written in the late 18th century, modern audiences have enjoyed the musical theater’s rendition of the opera Don Giovanni by MozartB.) Modern audiences have enjoyed the musical theater’s rendition of the opera Don Giovanni, written in the late 18th century by Mozart.C.) Mozart’s late 18th century opera Don Giovanni was enjoyed by modern audiences seeing the musical theater’s rendition.D.) Don Giovanni, written by Mozart in the 18th century, was a musical theater’s rendition of an opera that modern audiences had enjoyed.E.) Having been written in the late 18th century by Mozart, the musical theater’s rendition of the opera Don Giovanni was enjoyed by modern audiences.

Q #12 Answer

Written in the late 18th century, modern audiences have enjoyed the musical theater’s rendition of the opera Don Giovanni by Mozart.

B.) Modern audiences have enjoyed the musical theater’s rendition of the opera Don Giovanni, written in the late 18th century by Mozart.

Q #13

Surfing the Internet for hours at a time, [Claudia stares at her computer screen until her eyes begin to hurt.]

A.) Claudia stares at her computer screen until her eyes begin to hurtB.) Claudia’s eyes begin to hurt as she stares at her computer screenC.) staring at her screen until her eyes begin to hurt was ClaudiaD.) Claudia was staring at her computer screen until her eyes would begin to hurtE.) until her eyes began to hurt, Claudia staring at her computer screen

Q #13 Answer

Surfing the Internet for hours at a time, Claudia stares at her computer screen until her eyes begin to hurt.

A.) Claudia stares at her computer screen until her eyes begin to hurt

Q #14

Dr. Sosa’s delightful sense of humor and friendly smile [puts her patients] at ease.

A.) puts her patientsB.) having put her patientsC.) her patients have been putD.) put her patientsE.) putting her patients

Q #14 Answer

Dr. Sosa’s delightful sense of humor and friendly smile puts her patients at ease.

D.) put her patients

Essay Prompt

“In any contest between power and patience, bet on patience.” – W.B. PrescottWhich is a more powerful force of social change: power or patience? Write an essay in which you answer this question and support your position logically with examples from literature, the arts, history, politics, science and technology, current events, or your experience or observation.

Pro Power

You’re waiting for someone to do something.Nothing’s going to get done if everyone’s patient.Dictators get stuff done.

Pro Patience

1. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.2. The new generation has different ideas than

the last.3. These ideas tend to be more liberal.4. Old people die.5. Therefore, if you wait long enough, you will

get more liberal ideas in society.