• A size that fits your needs. You might wish to buy a hardbound dictionary to use at home when you study and a smaller paperback to keep in your backpack or briefcase for immediate reference. | Practice Test 2 45 Questions 35 Minutes Directions In questions 1-45 each sentence has a word or phrase underlined. Below each sentence are four other words or phrases marked A B C and D . You are to choose the one word or phrase that best keeps the meaning of the original sentence if it is substituted for the underlined word or phrase. Then on your answer sheet find the number of the question and blacken the space that corresponds to the letter you have chosen so that the letter inside the oval cannot be seen. The American Revolution was fought to gain autonomy. A self-righteousness B self-satisfaction C self-rule D self-reformation The correct answer is C selfrule. The Revolution as you may already know was the War of Independence which is the same as self-rule. 1. He had reached the zenith of his career when he became president of General Motors. A ambition B zeal C moment D summit 2. The road west gave access to the lake. A ascendancy B approach C protection D asset 3. Because Jack defaulted on his loan the bank took him to court. A defamed his character B erred in judgment C paid in full D failed to pay 4. Today s chemists seek a panacea for the world s ills. A gold B chemical C release D remedy 5. After years of litigation the will was settled. A illness B lawsuits C longevity D taxes 6. Boutiques cater to a young clientele. A dress style B customers C adolescent D class practice test 2 171 172 PART IV Two Practice Tests 7. The styles that are in vogue in Paris change every year. A repute B length C fashion D brevity 8. The builder s conservative estimate of the time required to remodel the kitchen was six weeks. A reactionary B cautious C protective D traditional 9. Christian s path was beset by peril. A surrounded B chased C frightened D bested 10. The precedent for this case was set by a law passed in 1900. A precept B example C jurisdiction D pace 11. Frequent minor ailments kept her home from work. A irritations B young children C sicknesses D falls 12.
