Question

activity 4: matching review

1. ambiguous _____
2. apathetic _____
3. coherence _____
4. condescend _____
5. contemptuous _____
6. cynical _____
7. homogeneity _____
8. poignant _____
9. notoriety _____
10. vehement _____

a. showing little or no emotion
b. unified; logical connection of ideas
c. famous for something bad
d. strong, forceful, or intense in expression
e. scornful; showing deep dislike
f. sad or emotionally moving
g. arrogantly lowering oneself when dealing with others h. doubtful or distrustful of human motives i. similarity; sameness in kind
j. unclear; open to more than one meaning

activity 5: choose the right word (rewrite the full paragraph on the back)

1. her smile was so ______ that i couldnt tell if she was pleased or annoyed. 2. after losing the election, the mayor became openly ____ about politics and government. 3. the crowd cheered with ____ enthusiasm when the team scored the winning goal. 4. because the two neighborhoods were so ____, i often confused one for the other. 5. the film’s ending was so ____ that many viewers left the theater in tears. 6. rumors about the celebrity’s past added to her growing ______.
2. the professor spoke with such clarity and ______ that even difficult ideas were easy to follow. 8. many teenagers feel adults often ____ to them instead of treating them as equals. 9. he looked at his opponent with a ____ glare before answering the question. 10. the child remained ______ even after being given new toys, showing little interest in them.

word bank: ambiguous · apathetic · coherence · condescend · contemptuous · cynical · homogeneity · poignant · notoriety · vehement

Explanation:

Activity 4: Matching Review

1. Ambiguous - J (Unclear; open to more than one meaning)
2. Apathetic - A (Showing little or no emotion)
3. Coherence - B (Unified; logical connection of ideas)
4. Condescend - G (Arrogantly lowering oneself when dealing with others)
5. Contemptuous - E (Scornful; showing deep dislike)
6. Cynical - H (Doubtful or distrustful of human motives)
7. Homogeneity - I (Similarity; sameness in kind)
8. Poignant - F (Sad or emotionally moving)
9. Notoriety - C (Famous for something bad)
10. Vehement - D (Strong, forceful, or intense in expression)

Activity 5: Choose the Right Word

1. Her smile was so ambiguous that I couldn't tell if she was pleased or annoyed.
2. After losing the election, the mayor became openly cynical about politics and government.
3. The crowd cheered with vehement enthusiasm when the team scored the winning goal.
4. Because the two neighborhoods were so homogeneous, I often confused one for the other.
5. The film’s ending was so poignant that many viewers left the theater in tears.
6. Rumors about the celebrity’s past added to her growing notoriety.
7. The professor spoke with such clarity and coherence that even difficult ideas were easy to follow.
8. Many teenagers feel adults often condescend to them instead of treating them as equals.
9. He looked at his opponent with a contemptuous glare before answering the question.
10. The child remained apathetic even after being given new toys, showing little interest in them.

Answer:

Activity 4: Matching Review

1. Ambiguous - J (Unclear; open to more than one meaning)
2. Apathetic - A (Showing little or no emotion)
3. Coherence - B (Unified; logical connection of ideas)
4. Condescend - G (Arrogantly lowering oneself when dealing with others)
5. Contemptuous - E (Scornful; showing deep dislike)
6. Cynical - H (Doubtful or distrustful of human motives)
7. Homogeneity - I (Similarity; sameness in kind)
8. Poignant - F (Sad or emotionally moving)
9. Notoriety - C (Famous for something bad)
10. Vehement - D (Strong, forceful, or intense in expression)

Activity 5: Choose the Right Word

1. Her smile was so ambiguous that I couldn't tell if she was pleased or annoyed.
2. After losing the election, the mayor became openly cynical about politics and government.
3. The crowd cheered with vehement enthusiasm when the team scored the winning goal.
4. Because the two neighborhoods were so homogeneous, I often confused one for the other.
5. The film’s ending was so poignant that many viewers left the theater in tears.
6. Rumors about the celebrity’s past added to her growing notoriety.
7. The professor spoke with such clarity and coherence that even difficult ideas were easy to follow.
8. Many teenagers feel adults often condescend to them instead of treating them as equals.
9. He looked at his opponent with a contemptuous glare before answering the question.
10. The child remained apathetic even after being given new toys, showing little interest in them.