- 18. After Julius Caesar was assassinated, a triumvirate ruled Rome. The three men in charge were Octavian, Mark Anthony, and Marcus Lepidus. It was felt that this was best for Rome because the people did not want an emperor. In this sentence, the word "triumvirate" means: a. king b. dictator c. a group of two d. a group of three 19. Kara was an astute learner and did very well in her music theory classes. Her sister, Veronica, found music theory difficult and felt foolish being in the class. In this sentence, the word "astute" means: a. bored b. foolish c. clever d. dull 20. The deranged man was dazed as he crossed the busy street dressed only in his paja In this sentence, the word "deranged" means: a. angry . funny c. simple d. confused Once you have finished correcting this review activity: Ensure you have reviewed mistakes to understand errors you may be maki > Study signal words to prepare for your upcoming Context Clues Quiz
- 15. Laurie did not do well in the first half of the course, but she made a substantial effort and improved her marks after the midterm. In this sentence, the word "substantial" means: a solid b. minimal c. free d. thick 16. My most humiliating day was when I left the zipper in my pants open. I was mortified when I found out that everyone could see the colour of my underwear! In this sentence, the word "mortified" means: a. excited embarrassed c. proud d. dead 17. The lake's water receded and moved back so much that the stumps of the logs were visible above the water. In this sentence, the word "receded" means: a. disappeared b. went down c. filled increased
- 11. The girls languidly put on their jackets as if they had no energy at all. In this sentence, the word "languidly" means: a. carelessly b. quickly (4) weakly d. actively 12. The mother was set on proving her son's innocence; the father was resolute as well. In this sentence, the word "resolute" means: a. disappointed b. determined ac. upset d. unsure 13. After losing eight soccer matches in a row, the team became lethargic with all the defeats it's as if they have lost all hope. In this sentence, the word "lethargic" means: a. motivated b. serious c inactive d. lively 14. The shimmering reflection of the water on the lake was like a bright mirror. In this sentence, the word "shimmering"means: a blue b. deep c. dark d shining
- 7. Her piercing scr scream was not at all like a whisper. In this sentence, the word "piercing" means: a. loud to silent C. angry d. strange 8. The antagonist in the story robbed a bank and threatened the security officer. In this sentence, the word "antagonist" means: a. person b. friend C. villain A. hero 9. You may prosper if you are good with your money, but you may be poor if you spend too much. In this sentence, the word "prosper" means: a. suffer b. be healthy C. gain wealth d. be greedy 10. Some people feel perplexed when doing puzzles, while others figure them out quickly. In this sentence, the word "perplexed" means: a. troubled or confused b. at ease C. calm d. relaxed Reading 4 | Module 1
- There are six types of sentence structures in the English language. True False
