Question

exercise #3: sentence completion multiple choice

1. the student ________ accepted the punishment after receiving a ________ from the principal.

a. dainty; paraphernalia
b. reluctantly; reprimand
c. jovially; grave
d. perfunctory; boisterous

1. the teachers ________ tone turned ________ when the class continued to misbehave.

a. grave; jovial
b. boisterous; dainty
c. jovial; grave
d. jovial; boisterous

1. surrounded by unfamiliar sports ________, the students listened to the ________ explanation of each piece of equipment before beginning the activity.

a. paraphernalia; petulantly
b. paraphernalia; perfunctory
c. paraphernalia; defiantly
d. paraphernalia; grave

1. after what seemed to be an ________ lecture, the class gave only a ________ round of applause.

a. defiantly; perfunctory
b. boisterous; jovial
c. dainty; boisterous
d. interminable; perfunctory

1. although she did not care for the prince, the woman ________ accepted his invitation to dance and took small, ________ steps onto the crowded ballroom floor.

a. perfunctory; interminable
b. profusely; dainty
c. interminably; petulantly
d. reluctantly; dainty

Explanation:

1. For sentence 1: A student accepting punishment after a principal's feedback would do so unwillingly, and a formal warning fits the context.
2. For sentence 2: A teacher's tone would shift from friendly to serious if misbehavior continues.
3. For sentence 3: Sports equipment is "paraphernalia", and a serious explanation fits learning about unfamiliar gear.
4. For sentence 4: An overly long lecture would lead to unenthusiastic, routine applause.
5. For sentence 5: A woman who dislikes the prince would accept the invitation unwillingly, and small, delicate steps fit a ballroom setting.

Answer:

1. B. reluctantly; reprimand
2. C. jovial; grave
3. D. paraphernalia; grave
4. D. interminable; perfunctory
5. D. reluctantly; dainty