Question

1. the nfl is trying to crack down on the ______ of fans at 49ers/raiders’ games by hiring extra security officers.

mark only one oval.
a. pact
b. bellicose
c. belligerence
d. approbation

1. we’ve tried everything to ______ the baby, but she won’t stop crying.

mark only one oval.
a. pacify
b. pact
c. pacifist
d. bellicose

1. the ______ captain fired on the opposing forces even before receiving the general’s orders.

mark only one oval.
a. pacifist
b. bellicose
c. belligerence
d. pact

1. bell means...

mark only one oval.
a. peace
b. honor
c. loud
d. war

1. define the roots pac/peas.

mark only one oval.
a. liquid or solid
b. agree or peace
c. warlike or aggressive
d. green and mushy

1. “that ______ is so cruel,” cindy said of her vitriolic neighbor.

mark only one oval.
a. pacifist
b. probity
c. disprove
d. reprobate

Explanation:

Question 6

The NFL hiring extra security implies dealing with unruly or aggressive fan behavior. "Belligerence" (C) means aggressive or hostile behavior, fitting the context. "Pact" (A) is an agreement, "bellicose" (B) is an adjective (not a noun here), "appreciation" (D) is positive, so incorrect.

To stop the baby crying, we need a verb meaning to calm. "Pacify" (A) means to calm or soothe. "Pact" (B) is a noun, "pacifist" (C) is a person against war, "bellicose" (D) is aggressive, so A is correct.

The captain fired without orders, showing aggression. "Bellicose" (B) is an adjective meaning warlike/aggressive, describing the captain. "Pacifist" (A) is peaceful, "belligerence" (C) is a noun, "pact" (D) is an agreement, so B fits.

Answer:

C. belligerence

Question 7