Chapter 2 Sentences

Question 1

The spelling bee contestant was asked to __________so that the judges could understand what she was saying.

Answer 1

Enunciate

Question 2

In order to become a member of the fraternity, Jeff had to ___ his membership in other organizations.

Answer 2

Renounce

Question 3

Fred’s ________ that the party was a disaster drew agreement from the whole group.

Answer 3

Pronouncement

Question 4

Amy ______ the First Amendment when Bill tried to silence her.

Answer 4

Invoked

Question 5

The film’s ______________ ending had people talking for months.

Answer 5

Provocative

Question 6

If you don’t pay your traffic tickets, the state may________ your driver’s license.

Answer 6

Revoke

Question 7

Many religious writers speak of the _____ wisdom of the divine being.

Answer 7

Ineffable

Question 8

Although Rachel finds practical jokes funny, Didi finds them ________.

Answer 8

Infantile

Question 9

The principal was an __________ man who got along well with all the children.

Answer 9

Affable

Question 10

The palace issued an _______ forbidding the rebel prince from entering the country.

Answer 10

Edict

Question 11

The jury_____________ Richard on the seven counts of burglary.

Answer 11

Indict

Question 12

When asked to defend his argument, Luther cited a ___ of his favorite poet.

Answer 12

Dictum