Self-Learning Assessment: Read each item CAREFULLY. Encircle the lette
answer.
1.No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every port
being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other ap
with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous.
If something is ubiquitous,
a. it is fuzzy and will bite you
c. it costs too much money
b. it is everywhere
d. it causes rashes
2. Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your c
In the above context, what does "rash" mean?
a. an itchy skin condition
c. trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese
b. funny
d. with little though
3. Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed
Wouldn't you think that everyone could
find something to praise him for
while? What does "bashing" mean in the above
selection?
a. hitting hard with a heavy tool
c. speaking or writing harshly about
b. going to too many expe
d. voting for a different ca
4. Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life
What does "esteemed" mean?
a. held over boiling water
b. very old
c. unable to chew gum d
5. I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the
will be an incentive for them to work
harder. What is the meaning of
b.
a small amount of money
a. a reason to do something
c. a tax
6. Most of America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suf
vote in the United states until 1920.
What is "suffrage"?
a. something that causes physical pain
c. skirts that did not cover ankles
b. an early flag
d. the right to vote
7. Some people are sure that the new health care law will mean bett
Others argue that the law will mean
less care and longer waiting line
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