Question

using the answer line provided, complete each item below with the correct word from the box. use each word once.

a. accessible b. awe c. cite d. compatible e. exempt
f. prevail g. propel h. rational i. retort j. retrieve

1. the cabinet above the refrigerator was ___ to tanya but not to her roommate mielko, who was much shorter.

1. in my family, a person is ___ from household chores on his or her birthday.

1. i ran back to the ladies’ room to ___ my purse, but someone had already taken it.

1. jet engines ___ a plane forward.

1. when i go bowling with joan, she usually wins, but i always ___ in scrabble.

1. there are at least two versions of the joke in which a customer complains that a fly is in his soup. the waiter’s ___ is either “that’s okay—there’s no extra charge” or “don’t worry—he won’t drink much.”

1. some people don’t think in a(n) ___ way. their thoughts are governed by emotion, not reason.

1. when bridget writes up her experiment, she will ___ similar studies by other researchers, to show that her results match theirs.

1. my father thinks everything combines well with peanut butter. he even thinks peanut butter and onions are ___ in a sandwich.

1. the general’s uniform and medals filled scott with ___. however, marla, who knew the general personally, felt only disrespect for him.

note: now check your answers to these items by turning to page 118. going over the answers carefully

Explanation:

1. For the first sentence, "accessible" means able to be reached or entered. Tanya can reach the cabinet but her shorter roommate can't, so A. accessible fits.
2. "exempt" means to be free from a duty or obligation. A person being free from chores on their birthday matches E. exempt.
3. "retrieve" means to get back or recover. Running back to get the purse is retrieving it, so J. retrieve.
4. "propel" means to drive or push forward. Jet engines push a plane forward, so G. propel.
5. "prevail" means to be victorious or successful. In Scrabble, the speaker is successful, so F. prevail.
6. "retort" is a quick, witty, or sharp reply. The waiter's reply to the customer's complaint is a retort, so I. retort.
7. "rational" means based on reason. The people whose thoughts are governed by emotion instead of reason don't think rationally, so H. rational.
8. "cite" means to quote or refer to as evidence. Bridget will refer to other studies, so C. cite.
9. "compatible" means able to exist or work together without conflict. Peanut butter and onions working in a sandwich means they are compatible, so D. compatible.
10. "awe" is a feeling of reverential fear or wonder. The general's uniform and medals inspire awe in Scott, so B. awe.

Answer:

1. A. accessible
2. E. exempt
3. J. retrieve
4. G. propel
5. F. prevail
6. I. retort
7. H. rational
8. C. cite
9. D. compatible
10. B. awe