10. Norman Chesterfield became famous for his habitual bird watching; by the time he was seventy-three, he had observed 6,220 species! a. constant b. appropriate c. foolish d. infrequent
11. Brian was ordered to apologize for his impertinence and rude behavior.
a. graciousness b. vigor c. disrespect d. expedience
12. The efficiency and speed of a word processor have made it an indispensable tool for many writers. a. a frivolous b. a disposable c. a costly d. an essential
13. Hiccups are caused by an involuntary muscle contraction, over which we have no control.
a. an intentional b. a nonbinding c. a reflex d. a harmful
14. The Puritans punished even a harmless misdemeanor very severely.
a. ceremony b. minor offense C. diseased. d. serious crime
15. Because many people find smoking to be offensive and hazardous to health, smoking is now forbidden on some airlines. a. sophisticated b. disagreeable c. attractive d. militant
16. Imagine the perplexity one man experienced when he awoke in the morning to find that his house had slid fifty yards down the hill.
a. confusion b. delight c. guilt d. permanence
17. The game ended in rancor, with team members arguing among themselves. a. temporary harmony b. jubilation c. reflection d. bitterness
18. The sudden shriek in the night made us shudder, but we stopped trembling when we realized it was merely the cry of a jungle bird.
a. apprehend b. grin nervously c. shake with fear d. speak louder
19. Jerry's suave manner with the elegant French waiters suggested that he was much more experienced than his youthfulness indicated. a. confused b. dishonest C. smooth d. adequate
20. Time did not permit a detailed explanation, so Maria gave a synopsis of the novel Great Expectations. a. an expanse b. a brief outline C. an in-depth analysis d. a lengthy description