Question

part ii – fill in the blank
directions: choose the correct vocabulary word to complete each sentence. you may need to change the form of the word.

1. the scientist took a ______ approach, focusing on solutions that would actually work in the lab.
2. passing the safety course is a ______ before you can operate the equipment.
3. the author’s language felt ______, as if he were trying too hard to impress readers.
4. following diplomatic ______ is important during international meetings.
5. the students were ______ as they listened to the memorial service

word bank: pragmatic • prerequisite • pretentious • protocol • reverent

Explanation:

1. For the first sentence, "pragmatic" fits as it means practical, so the scientist took a pragmatic approach.
2. "Prerequisite" means a requirement, so passing the safety course is a prerequisite to operate equipment.
3. "Pretentious" means trying to impress in a showy way, so the author's language felt pretentious.
4. "Protocol" refers to diplomatic etiquette, so following diplomatic protocol is important in international meetings.
5. "Reverent" means showing respect, so the students were reverent during the memorial service.

Answer:

1. pragmatic
2. prerequisite
3. pretentious
4. protocol
5. reverent