Question

set a
choosing the
right word
select the boldface word that better completes each
you might refer to the passage on pages 68–69 to see
of these words are used in context. note that the choic\be related forms of the unit words.

1. it takes a practiced eye to make out the (epitaphs,

addendums) on old, weather - beaten tombstones
in a country churchyard.

1. his explanation that he is failing math because “the

teacher is down on me” doesn’t seem (plausible,
volatile)

1. one of the most (intriguing, prodigal) mysteries

i have ever read involved a priest and was set in
the wild west.

1. it will take the two of us months of strict economizing

to make up for this one weekend of (ethical, prodigal) shopping.

1. the voters, (volatile, aghast) that such scandal could occur in

their town, demanded the mayor’s immediate resignation.

1. her moods are so (inaudible, volatile) that we never know if she will

be in a good humor or down in the dumps.

1. lawyers may be punished by disbarment if it can be shown that they

have violated the (ethics, epitaphs) of the legal profession.

1. the tenant wanted the landlord to include a mold (epitaph, addendum) in

his lease so the owner would be responsible for any mold problems.

1. government officials believe the pirate situation occurring in the high seas

remains (inaudible, volatile) and requires immediate action.

1. you can show respect for your supervisors without seeming to (intrigue,

cower) whenever one of them speaks to you.

1. i thought that my whispers to you were (prodigal, inaudible), but i learnedotherwise when the teacher told me in no uncertain terms to be quiet.
2. i find my friend’s stories about life in her native country most

(volatile, intriguing).

Explanation:

Question 1

"Epitaphs" are inscriptions on tombstones, while "addendums" are additions to documents. The context is old tombstones in a churchyard, so "epitaphs" is correct.

"Plausible" means reasonable or believable, "volatile" means unstable or changeable. The explanation about failing math because the teacher is "down on me" needs to be believable, so "plausible" is correct.

"Intriguing" means fascinating or interesting, "prodigal" means wasteful. The context is mysteries in a story, so "intriguing" (fascinating) is correct.

Answer:

epitaphs

Question 2