Word Choice In Context Quiz

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How good are you when you use words? This word choice in context quiz is about that only. When we talk about using language beautifully or effectively, it's not just a matter of grammar and proper sentence structure; there is more to that. Using the right word according to the context makes your speech even more meaningful and conveying. Here, you will have to choose the right word that fits best according to the context.

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1.

By not telling the reader right away the identity of Sarah's mother, the author _______ anticipation and intensity until it is revealed in the climax.
- A.
  
  Shows
- B.
  
  Displays
- C.
  
  Builds
- D.
  
  Gives
Correct Answer
C. Builds

Explanation
By not revealing the identity of Sarah's mother immediately, the author creates suspense and keeps the reader engaged. This technique of withholding information builds anticipation and intensity, making the eventual revelation in the climax more impactful.

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While Julie's nature was not ____, she decided to defy her own parents for their own good.
- A.
  
  Obedient
- B.
  
  Helpful
- C.
  
  Insubordinate
- D.
  
  Vain
Correct Answer
C. Insubordinate

Explanation
The word "insubordinate" means not submitting to authority or refusing to obey orders. In this context, Julie's nature was not insubordinate, meaning she was typically obedient and followed the rules. However, despite her usual obedience, she made the decision to defy her own parents for their own good.

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3.

When Rita's homework load _________, she was forced to choose between school and friends.
- A.
  
  Decreased
- B.
  
  Multiplied
- C.
  
  Intensified
- D.
  
  Changed
Correct Answer
C. Intensified

Explanation
The correct answer is "intensified" because it indicates that Rita's homework load increased or became more demanding. This increased workload made her have to make a choice between prioritizing her schoolwork or spending time with her friends.

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4.

The _____ gray of the metal door was extremely uninviting.
- A.
  
  Steel
- B.
  
  Hard
- C.
  
  Colorful
- D.
  
  Soft
Correct Answer
A. Steel

Explanation
The word "steel" is the correct answer because it is a type of metal that is known for its gray color. The sentence suggests that the gray color of the metal door was uninviting, implying that it was dull or unwelcoming.

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5.

Which words best fits in the blank?"Well, we ain't got any," George __________. "Whatever we ain't got, that's what you want. God almighty, if I was alone, I could live so easily. I could go get a job an' work, an' no trouble....An' what I got,' George went on furiously. 'I got you! You can't keep a job, and you lose me every' job I get. Just keep me shovin' all over the country all the time. And that ain't the worst. You get in trouble. You do bad things, and I got to get you out." (Of Mice and Men)
- A.
  
  Whispered
- B.
  
  Wailed
- C.
  
  Exploded
- D.
  
  Thought
Correct Answer
C. Exploded

Explanation
In this passage from "Of Mice and Men," George is expressing his frustration and anger towards his companion, who constantly gets into trouble and causes problems for George. The word "exploded" best fits in the blank because it conveys the intensity and suddenness of George's outburst. He is venting his frustrations and emotions, likely raising his voice and speaking forcefully to express his exasperation with the situation. The word "exploded" captures the anger and intensity of George's emotions in this moment.

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Which verb would best replace the bolded original one?The characters are rendered helpless by their isolation, and yet, even at their weakest, they seek to destroy those who are even weaker than them.
- A.
  
  Constituted
- B.
  
  Designed
- C.
  
  Wrought
- D.
  
  Ruined
Correct Answer
C. Wrought

Explanation
The verb "wrought" would best replace the bolded original one. This is because "wrought" means to bring about or cause, which fits well with the idea that the characters are actively seeking to destroy those who are weaker than them. The word "wrought" also conveys a sense of intention and purpose, emphasizing the agency of the characters in their actions.

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Although Carlson promises to kill the dog painlessly, his insistence that the old animal must die supports a cruel natural law that the strong will dispose of the weak. Candy internalizes this lesson, for he fears that he himself is nearing an age when he will no longer be useful at the ranch and, therefore, no longer welcome.
- A.
  
  Personalizes
- B.
  
  Weakens
- C.
  
  Externalize
- D.
  
  Discriminates
Correct Answer
A. Personalizes

Explanation
The word "personalizes" is the correct answer because it means to make something personal or relate it to oneself. In the given context, Candy internalizes the lesson that the strong will dispose of the weak, which means he takes it personally and applies it to himself. This is evident from his fear that he will no longer be useful at the ranch and therefore no longer welcome, indicating that he sees himself as the weak who will be disposed of.

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8.

Which best replaces the underlined word? The central concern of Lord of the Flies is the conflict between two competing impulses that exist within all human beings.
- A.
  
  Catalysts
- B.
  
  Instincts
- C.
  
  Nations
- D.
  
  Dramas
Correct Answer
B. Instincts

Explanation
The central concern of Lord of the Flies is the conflict between two competing impulses that exist within all human beings. The word "instincts" best replaces the underlined word because it accurately represents the concept of the competing impulses that drive human behavior. The novel explores the innate instincts of civilization and savagery that exist within the characters, highlighting the tension between these two forces. The word "catalysts" does not fit because it refers to something that causes a change or reaction, which is not the main focus of the conflict in the novel. The words "nations" and "dramas" are unrelated to the central theme of the book.

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Which word best fits the tone of the following passage? But the boy's weight and the weight of the purse combined caused him to lose his balance, so, instead of taking off full blast as he had hoped, the boy fell on his back on the sidewalk, and his legs flew up. The large woman simply turned around and kicked him right square in his blue-jeaned sitter. ("Thank You, Ma'am")
- A.
  
  Sentimental
- B.
  
  Haughty
- C.
  
  Emotional
- D.
  
  Didactic
Correct Answer
D. Didactic

Explanation
The word "didactic" best fits the tone of the passage because it suggests that the passage is intended to teach a moral or lesson. The passage describes a boy trying to steal a purse but failing and getting kicked by a woman. This event can be seen as a cautionary tale, teaching the reader about the consequences of dishonesty and the importance of empathy and kindness.

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Which phrase best indicates the foreboding tone?He said nothing when he entered. I was passing the best of my razors back and forth on a strop. When I recognized him, I started to tremble. But he didn't notice. Hoping to conceal my emotion, I continued sharpening the razor. I tested it on the meat of my thumb and held it up to the light. ("Just Lather, That's All")
- A.
  
  ...held it up to the light.
- B.
  
  I continued sharpening my razor.
- C.
  
  But he didn't notice.
- D.
  
  He said nothing when he entered.
Correct Answer
B. I continued sharpening my razor.

Explanation
The phrase "I continued sharpening my razor" best indicates the foreboding tone because it suggests a sense of tension and anticipation. The narrator's focus on sharpening the razor, despite recognizing someone who causes them to tremble, implies that they are preparing for something ominous or dangerous. The act of sharpening the razor can also symbolize a readiness for violence or harm, adding to the sense of foreboding in the scene.

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Word Choice In Context Quiz

By not telling the reader right away the identity of Sarah's mother, the author _______ anticipation and intensity until it is revealed in the climax.

While Julie's nature was not ____, she decided to defy her own parents for their own good.

When Rita's homework load _________, she was forced to choose between school and friends.

The _____ gray of the metal door was extremely uninviting.

Which verb would best replace the bolded original one?The characters are rendered helpless by their isolation, and yet, even at their weakest, they seek to destroy those who are even weaker than them.

Which best replaces the underlined word? The central concern of Lord of the Flies is the conflict between two competing impulses that exist within all human beings.