Question

1. the general surveyed the ______ at the battle scene.

a. brevity
b. credence
c. carnage
d. mentor

1. chances were good that the two groups would ______ their differences and cease fighting.

a. reconcile
b. convene
c. commemorate
d. embark

1. i place absolutely no ______ in the rumor that ms. hatcher is going to be an astronaut.

a. haughtiness
b. credence
c. equanimity
d. volition

Explanation:

Question 4

We need to choose a noun that fits the context of a battle scene. "Brevity" is a noun related to shortness, not suitable. "Credence" is belief, not for a battle scene. "Carnage" means the violent killing of many people, which fits a battle scene. "Mentor" is a guide, irrelevant. So the correct option is c.

The context is about two groups stopping fighting by dealing with their differences. "Reconcile" means to restore a friendly relationship, often with differences (reconcile differences). "Convene" is to meet, not about differences. "Commemorate" is to remember, not relevant. "Embark" is to start a journey, irrelevant. So the correct option is a.

The phrase "place credence in" means to believe in. "Haughtiness" is arrogance, not related. "Credence" fits the phrase "place no credence in" (don't believe in). "Equanimity" is calmness, irrelevant. "Volition" is will, irrelevant. So the correct option is b.

Answer:

c. carnage

Question 5