Questions 1–10: fill in the blank space with an antonym of the italicized word.

1. he couldn’t bear the cold of alaska after living in the of texas.

2. he has been accused of theft, but we feel sure that after the trial he will be

3. the water was calm until the high winds caused it to become

4. the small coin is rare; the large one is

5. we should try to love others, not them.

6. although the first effect of the drug is beneficial, the final effect is

7. his private possessions won’t be sold at a auction.

8. now that you have the puzzle together, be careful or it will fall

9. i admire an honest man, but i a cheat.

10. the soldiers were vigilant in guarding one area but in guarding another.

questions 11–16: in each of the following sentences, select a more expressive word from the pair at the end of each sentence to replace the word get (or a form of it).

11. i am trying to get a call through to san francisco. (send, put)

12. peggy got an invitation to the opening of the new convention center. (received, achieved)

13. the personnel committee has gotten involved in matters beyond its jurisdiction.(became, become)

14. bob got word late yesterday that the plant will be expanded and 100 new jobs added. (heard, received)

15. jan got her neighbor to attend the city council meeting. (ordered, persuaded)

16. i am trying to get an appointment with the company’s purchasing agent. (achieve, make