building vocabulary skills
mastery test: chapter 16 (the power of advertising)
name:
in the space provided, write the word from the box needed to complete each sentence. then put the letter of that word in the column at the left. use each word once.
a. convey b. delusion c. devise d. savor e. stimulate
f. subtle g. unique h. universal i. versatile j. vivid
1. we must ______ a way to keep tia away from the house until we finish setting up her surprise party.
2. although georgia dyed her hair, the color change was so ______ that few people noticed it.
3. because my brother’s volkswagen is ______, i would know it anywhere. it’s painted in day - glo colors and has a bumper sticker that says, “weird is good.”
4. as her alzheimer’s disease worsened, my grandmother held the ______ that people on tv could see her.
5. naomi’s photo of hot - air balloons is ______—red, orange, and purple balloons are sailing through a bright blue sky.
6. a talented actor can ______ emotions through gestures and postures, as well as through words.
7. when we go to the movies, sam fills his shirt pocket with m&ms. eating them one at a time, he ______s them until the picture’s end.
8. “we’re looking for someone really ______ for this position,” said the interviewer, “someone who can write well, speak well in public, and demonstrate our new hang glider.”
9. the fruit cup served before the main course was supposed to ______ my appetite. instead, it satisfied my hunger.
10. knowing that no movie can have ______ appeal, producers must decide what type of person they hope to reach.
score: (number correct) ______ × 10 = ______ %
copyright © 2019 by townsend press. permission to copy this test is granted to teachers using building vocabulary skills as a class text.

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building vocabulary skills
mastery test: chapter 16 (the power of advertising)
name:
in the space provided, write the word from the box needed to complete each sentence. then put the letter of that word in the column at the left. use each word once.
a. convey  b. delusion  c. devise  d. savor  e. stimulate
f. subtle  g. unique  h. universal  i. versatile  j. vivid
1. we must ______ a way to keep tia away from the house until we finish setting up her surprise party.
2. although georgia dyed her hair, the color change was so ______ that few people noticed it.
3. because my brother’s volkswagen is ______, i would know it anywhere. it’s painted in day - glo colors and has a bumper sticker that says, “weird is good.”
4. as her alzheimer’s disease worsened, my grandmother held the ______ that people on tv could see her.
5. naomi’s photo of hot - air balloons is ______—red, orange, and purple balloons are sailing through a bright blue sky.
6. a talented actor can ______ emotions through gestures and postures, as well as through words.
7. when we go to the movies, sam fills his shirt pocket with m&ms. eating them one at a time, he ______s them until the picture’s end.
8. “we’re looking for someone really ______ for this position,” said the interviewer, “someone who can write well, speak well in public, and demonstrate our new hang glider.”
9. the fruit cup served before the main course was supposed to ______ my appetite. instead, it satisfied my hunger.
10. knowing that no movie can have ______ appeal, producers must decide what type of person they hope to reach.
score: (number correct) ______ × 10 = ______ %
copyright © 2019 by townsend press. permission to copy this test is granted to teachers using building vocabulary skills as a class text.

Accepted Answer

### Question 1
# Brief Explanations:
To solve this, we analyze the sentence: "We must ____ a way to keep Tia away...". The word "devise" (C) means to plan or invent a method, which fits the context of creating a way to keep Tia away.
# Answer:
1. C. devise

### Question 2
# Brief Explanations:
The sentence is "the color change was so ____ that few people noticed it". "Subtle" (F) means delicate or not obvious, so a subtle change would be hard to notice.
# Answer:
2. F. subtle

### Question 3
# Brief Explanations:
The sentence describes the car as unique because of its day - glo colors and sticker. "Unique" (G) means one - of - a - kind, which matches the description of the car being recognizable anywhere.
# Answer:
3. G. unique

### Question 4
# Brief Explanations:
In the context of Alzheimer's, the grandmother has a false belief. "Delusion" (B) is a false belief, so it fits the sentence "my grandmother held the ____ that people on TV could see her".
# Answer:
4. B. delusion

### Question 5
# Brief Explanations:
The photo of hot - air balloons with bright colors is described as "vivid" (J). "Vivid" means bright and clear, which matches the description of the colorful balloons in the blue sky.
# Answer:
5. J. vivid

### Question 6
# Brief Explanations:
An actor can "convey" (A) emotions through gestures, postures, and words. "Convey" means to communicate or express, which fits the context of expressing emotions.
# Answer:
6. A. convey

### Question 7
# Brief Explanations:
Sam is eating M&Ms one at a time to enjoy them. "Savor" (D) means to enjoy the taste of, so "he savors them" fits the context of enjoying the candies during the movie.
# Answer:
7. D. savor

### Question 8
# Brief Explanations:
The position requires someone who can do multiple things (write well, speak well, demonstrate the glider). "Versatile" (I) means able to do many things, so it fits the description of the person needed for the position.
# Answer:
8. I. versatile

### Question 9
# Brief Explanations:
The fruit cup was supposed to "stimulate" (E) appetite (but it satisfied hunger instead). "Stimulate" means to encourage or arouse, so it fits the context of arousing appetite.
# Answer:
9. E. stimulate

### Question 10
# Brief Explanations:
The sentence says no movie can have "universal" (H) appeal (appeal to everyone). "Universal" means applicable to all, so it fits the context of movie appeal.
# Answer:
10. H. universal

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