For numbers 301–310, you will find sentences that describe a per-
sonality type or character trait. Read each sentence carefully and then
circle the vocabulary word that best describes the person or charac-
ter trait. (If you do not own this book, please write your answers on
a separate piece of paper.)
- To please her boyfriend, Charlotte changed the way she dressed to
a style that he preferred.
Charlotte is being
a. apathetic.
b.flippant.
c. complaisant.
d.impetuous. - Although he failed another exam, Ivan didn’t seem to care.
Ivan is being
a. adamant.
b.apathetic.
c. querulous.
d.imperious.- “It’s myway or the highway!” said George.
George is being
a. impassive.
b.facetious.
c. morose.
d.peremptory.- “My future mother-in-law continually gives me suggestions on
planning my wedding. She even ordered the flowers without
consulting me first.”
The mother-in-law is being
a. officious.
b.flippant.
c. ebullient.
d.complaisant.