Question

using the answer line provided, complete each item below with the correct word from the box. use each word once.
a. concurrent b. confiscate c. constitute d. decipher e. default
f. hypothetical g. nominal h. predominant i. prerequisite j. recession

1. anger was the _ emotion among voters when they first heard that their taxes would be raised again.
2. although the two robberies were _-both occurred at midnight on friday- one man had planned them both.
3. one hundred senators and 435 members of the house of representatives _ the united states congress.
4. a _ for taking the drivers road test is passing a written test on the states driving laws.
5. the town library charges only a _ fine for late books but a higher fine for late dvds.
6. karim has such terrible handwriting that his wife couldnt _ his message saying she should meet him at the restaurant.
7. when the shoe factory closed, our little town went into a _ because the laid - off workers had no money to spend at local businesses.
8. the phone company refused to install a phone in glens new apartment because he had _(e)d on several of his previous bills.
9. after justine borrowed the family car without permission for the third time, her parents _(ed) her drivers license.
10. to teach young children safety, many parents explain what to do in _ situations, such as if a stranger asks them to go for a ride.

note: now check your answers to these items by turning to page 178. going over the answers carefully will help you prepare for the next two practices, for which answers are not given.
using the answer lines provided, complete each item below with two words from the box. use each word once.
1 - 2. this summer, local children can sign up for art or music lessons for a _ fee of $3. they cant take both, though, since the classes will be _.
3 - 4. although cancer and heart disease _ the leading threats to life in the united states, car accidents are the _ cause of death for teenagers.
5 - 6. \it seems as if a degree in accounting is a _ for understanding our tax laws, \ said keh. \how else could anyone _ the tax codes?\

Explanation:

1. "Predominant" means most common or main. Anger being the main emotion makes sense.
2. "Concurrent" means happening at the same time. The two robberies occurred at the same time.
3. "Constitute" means make up or form. Senators and representatives form Congress.
4. "Prerequisite" is something required before. Passing a written test is required before the road test.
5. "Nominal" means small or minimal. A small fine for late books.
6. "Decipher" means figure out or understand. His wife couldn't understand his message.
7. "Recession" is a period of economic decline. The town had an economic decline.
8. "Default" means fail to pay. He failed to pay previous bills.
9. "Confiscate" means take away. Parents took away his license.
10. "Hypothetical" means imagined or not real. Situations like a stranger asking.

For 1 - 2: "Nominal" for the small fee and "concurrent" as classes can't be taken at the same time.
For 3 - 4: "Constitute" for forming threats and "predominant" for main cause.
For 5 - 6: "Prerequisite" for required and "decipher" for understanding tax codes.

Answer:

1. H. predominant
2. A. concurrent
3. C. constitute
4. I. prerequisite
5. G. nominal
6. D. decipher
7. J. recession
8. E. default
9. B. confiscate
10. F. hypothetical

1 - 2. G. nominal, A. concurrent
3 - 4. C. constitute, H. predominant
5 - 6. I. prerequisite, D. decipher