Complete the 12 sentences below. Choose the best answer for each one.
1The CEO gave a ............... apology that convinced almost no one.
Wrong!
"Perfunctory" means done without real care, interest, or sincerity.
2I found his explanation ............... because it left out the key facts.
Wrong!
"Partial" means incomplete or giving only part of the information.
3Despite the chaos, she remained ............... and finished the presentation flawlessly.
Wrong!
"Composed" means calm and in control, especially under pressure.
4It was ............... of you to cancel at the last minute without even texting.
Wrong!
"Thoughtless" means not considering other people's feelings or needs.
5The museum's new wing is ............... the main building, so you can walk straight through.
Wrong!
"Adjoining" means next to and connected with another place or building.
6Her remarks were ............... and offended several people in the room.
Wrong!
"Offensive" means rude or likely to upset people.
7The evidence is ............... so we should double-check the conclusion.
Wrong!
"Tenuous" means weak, slight, or not very convincing.
8The committee reached a ............... decision after weeks of debate.
Wrong!
"Unanimous" means agreed by everyone involved.
9I was ............... to learn that the contract had already been signed.
Wrong!
"Dismayed" means shocked and disappointed by something unpleasant.
10His ............... comments made it clear he had not read the report.
Wrong!
"Ignorant" means lacking knowledge or awareness about something.
11The instructions were ............... enough that no one needed to ask questions.
Wrong!
"Explicit" means clear, direct, and easy to understand.
12She's ............... about her phone, so don't tease her about it.
Wrong!
"Sensitive" means easily upset or affected by comments about a particular subject.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- The CEO gave a perfunctory apology that convinced almost no one.
- I found his explanation partial because it left out the key facts.
- Despite the chaos, she remained composed and finished the presentation flawlessly.
- It was thoughtless of you to cancel at the last minute without even texting.
- The museum’s new wing is adjoining the main building, so you can walk straight through.
- Her remarks were offensive and offended several people in the room.
- The evidence is tenuous so we should double-check the conclusion.
- The committee reached a unanimous decision after weeks of debate.
- I was dismayed to learn that the contract had already been signed.
- His ignorant comments made it clear he had not read the report.
- The instructions were explicit enough that no one needed to ask questions.
- She’s sensitive about her phone, so don’t tease her about it.
