Q1. In recent years, the city has been plagued by _____, and the mayor’s chances of reelection appear _____.
ⓐ Violence….slim
ⓑ Improvements…likely
ⓒ Visitors…certain
ⓓ Gardeners….unlikely
ⓔ Tourists…grim
Q2. Once we came to know Andreas better, it became clear to us that all of his stories of wealth and fame were just a _____.
ⓐ Biography
ⓑ Lullaby
ⓒ Ruse
ⓓ Secret
ⓔ Lunacy
Q3. Thomas, who is a musical _____, began to demonstrate his remarkable _____at an early age.
ⓐ Teacher….painting
ⓑ Vagabond…travels
ⓒ Helper….compassion
ⓓ Prodigy….talent
ⓔ Mendicant….treats
Q4. Janet’s chronic _____is a (an) _____ for everyone; she makes plans and then arrives late anyway.
ⓐ Coughing….nuisance
ⓑ Laughter…joy
ⓒ Snoring…pleasure
ⓓ Tardiness….inconvenience
ⓔ Forthrightness….bother
Q5. Because she grew up in southern Florida, Zoe was ____to harsh winters, and became quite ____when she found herself driving through a Chicago snowstorm.
ⓐ Resigned….confused
ⓑ Unaccustomed….nervous
ⓒImpervious….apathetic
ⓓ Immune….giddy
ⓔ Nostalgic…tearful