Question

part a
circle the letter of the word that best completes the sentence.

1. it is a ______ to call a tax increase a tax \adjustment.\

a. miscreant b. misnomer c. misdemeanor d. misfortune

1. our kitten, which looks like a picture of ______, is always causing trouble.

a. innocence b. impudence c. alacrity d. integrity

1. the babysitter needed to ______ the children before they trampled the neighbors flower garden.

a. misappropriate b. misrepresent c. monitor d. admonish

1. until tryouts for choir, sarah had the ______ that she couldnt sing.

a. misdemeanor b. misapprehension c. admonition d. premonition

1. the ______ quality of the speakers voice caused most listeners to doubt her message.

a. innocuous b. indigenous c. timorous d. venerable

1. in most cities, jaywalking is only a ______, even though it can be quite dangerous.

a. rudiment b. misnomer c. remnant d. misdemeanor

1. although it looks fierce, the black snake is really ______.

a. innocuous b. discreet c. skeptical d. venerable

1. tomatoes are ______ to certain areas of south america.

a. discreet b. timorous c. irreproachable d. indigenous

1. knowing how a mouse works is a(n) ______ of learning how to surf the internet.

a. admonition b. misfortune c. rudiment d. premonition

1. the federal agency started a program to ______ industrial pollution.

a. misappropriate b. monitor c. admonish d. misrepresent
part b
circle the letter of the word or phrase that best answers each question.

1. who is most likely to end up in jail?

a. a soothsayer b. a spendthrift c. a miscreant d. a benefactor

1. an irreproachable character would be required for a job as a(n)______.

a. bank teller b. editor c. lawyer d. telephone repair person

1. what would an english professor be most likely to correct?

a. a misnomer b. an admonition c. a rudiment d. a paragon

Explanation:

1. Calling a tax - increase a "tax adjustment" is a wrong name, so "misnomer" is correct.
2. A kitten that looks innocent but causes trouble fits the description. "Innocence" is the right choice.
3. The babysitter needs to watch over the children to prevent them from trampling the garden, so "monitor" is appropriate.
4. Sarah had a wrong belief that she couldn't sing, which is a "misapprehension".
5. A timid or "timorous" voice can make listeners doubt the message.
6. Jaywalking is usually a minor offense, or a "misdemeanor".
7. A snake that looks fierce but is harmless is "innocuous".
8. Tomatoes are native to certain areas of South America, so "indigenous" is the right word.
9. Knowing how a mouse works is a basic element or "rudiment" of learning to surf the Internet.
10. The federal agency would start a program to observe or "monitor" industrial pollution.

In Part B:

1. A "miscreant" is a wrong - doer and most likely to end up in jail.
2. A bank teller needs an irreproachable character as they handle money.
3. An English professor would most likely correct a "misnomer" as it is a language - related error.

Answer:

Part A:

1. b. misnomer
2. a. innocence
3. c. monitor
4. b. misapprehension
5. c. timorous
6. d. misdemeanor
7. a. innocuous
8. d. indigenous
9. c. rudiment
10. b. monitor

Part B:

1. c. miscreant
2. a. bank teller
3. a. misnomer