Question

1. ive attached a list of the fauna of madagascar.

(a) ive attached a list of the animals that are unique to the island of madagascar.
(b) ive attached a list of the plants that are unique to the island of madagascar.

1. the opulence of the town made it a legend.

(a) the utter squalor of the town made it a legend.
(b) the abundant wealth of the town made it a legend.

1. you have a well - known propensity to adopt stray cats.

(a) you have a well - known tendency to adopt stray cats.
(b) you have a well - known unwillingness to adopt stray cats.

1. i left the meeting feeling extremely aggrieved.

(a) i left the meeting feeling extremely satisfied.
(b) i left the meeting feeling extremely offended.
b
understanding word relationships
circle the letter next to each correct answer. there may be more than one correct answer.

1. which word or words are related to animals?

(a) modicum
(b) fauna
(c) menagerie
(d) canine

1. which word or words are related to barely enough?

(a) patrician
(b) pittance
(c) modicum
(d) periphery

1. which word or words are related to unfriendly?

(a) irascible
(b) choleric
(c) opulent
(d) churlish

1. which word or words are related to rich?

(a) utilitarian
(b) sumptuous
(c) opulent
(d) arcane

Explanation:

1. "fauna" refers to animal life of a region, "menagerie" is a collection of captive animals, and "canine" relates to dogs (animals). "Madrid" is a city, not related to animals.
2. "pittance" means a very small or inadequate amount, close to "barely enough". "patrician" is a member of the upper - class, "modicum" is a small quantity but not as close as "pittance", and "periphery" is an outer edge.
3. "irascible" means easily angered (unfriendly), "choleric" means bad - tempered (unfriendly), "churlish" means rude and boorish (unfriendly). "opulent" means wealthy.
4. "sumptuous" means splendid and expensive - looking (rich), "opulent" means wealthy, "luxuriant" can imply abundance and richness. "arcane" means mysterious or secret.

Answer:

1. B. fauna, C. menagerie, D. canine
2. B. pittance
3. A. irascible, B. choleric, D. churlish
4. B. sumptuous, C. opulent, D. luxuriant