ANSWER KEY WEEK 9+10

1. Out adroit passing enabled us to score four touchdowns.

2. Russ is an ambidextrous hitter; he can bat right-handed or left- handed.
3. Young Ben Franklin learned the printing trade by serving as an apprentice to his half-
brother James.
4. Eric is clumsy with tools; he has little mechanical aptitude.
5. To build a house, you need the services of carpenters, bricklayers, plumbers, electricians,
and several other craftsmen.
6. You can’t expect an apprentice to have the same dexterity as a master craftsman.
7. Leonardo da Vinci was remarkably versatile. He was a painter, sculptor, architect, musician,
engineer and scientist.
8. The new wing to the hospital was made possible by a gift of $500,000 from an affluent
contributor.
9. People who suffer from avarice spend much less and save much more than they should.
10.Chicot coveted his neighbor’s farm but could not get her to sell it.
11.With his wife's dowry, the young attorney was able to open a law office.
12.People who keep spending more than they earn usually get into financial difficulties.
13.If your brother paid $400 for that car, he was fleeced. The mechanic says it is worth $150.
14.Silas Maner had a reputation as a miser who hoarded every penny he could get his hands on.
15.The young heir was warned that he would soon have nothing left if he continued to be lavish
with money.
16.Vera's composition is good, but it doesn't deserve the lavish praise that Linda gave it.
17.Because his gas station did not produce a sufficient profit, the owner decided to go into a
more lucrative business.
18.To own an expensive home, a yacht, and a limousine, you have to be a man of means.
19.Dickens contrasts the opulence of France’s nobility with the indigence of her peasants.
20.The car with the leather upholstery and thick rugs is beautiful but a bit sumptuous for a
person of my simple tastes.
21.The severe earthquake killed hundreds of persons and left thousands destitute.
22.Housewives can economize by buying their milk in gallon containers.
23.The old man had nothing to eat but bread and cheese; yet he offered to share this frugal
meal with his visitor.
24.An allowance of $5 a week for lunches and fares isn’t much, but you can get by on it if you
are frugal.
25.The increase in dues is only 10 cents. It will not impoverish any member.
26.By handwork, countless thousands of Americans have raised themselves from indigence to
wealth.
27.Several apprehensive parents telephoned the school when the children were late in getting
home from the museum trip.
28.Brave men defy tyrants, instead of cowering before them.
29.A hero risks his life to help others; a craven runs from the scene.
30.It was dastardly of the captain to desert the sinking vessel and leave the passengers to fend
for themselves.
31.The younger boys would not have given up the playing field so quickly if the older boys
hadn’t intimidated them.
32.If the other team challenges us, we should accept. Let’s not be so timid!
33.I thought Carol would be nervous when she made her speech, but she delivered it without
trepidation.
34.Risking serious injury, the outfielder made an audacious leap against the concrete wall and
caught the powerfully hit ball.
35.After we had waited for about twenty minutes, an audacious freshman came along and tried
to get in at the head of our line.
36.The frightened sailors wanted to turn back, but their dauntless leader urged them to sail on.
37.Robert E. Peary won worldwide fame for his exploits as an Arctic explorer.
38.The captain showed remarkable fortitude in continuing to lead his men despite a painful
wound.
39.Columbus had an indomitable belief that he would reach land by sailing west.
40.Though defeated, our team put up a plucky defense against their taller and huskier
opponents.
41.When a person loses his temper, he may say or do something rash and regret it afterwards.
42.If your sunburn itches, don’t scratch; that will only aggravate it.
43.Bert still likes to settle his arguments with his fists. When will he learn that it’s childish to be
so belligerent?
44.Among of Manhattan’s skyscrapers, the Empire State Building is conspicuous for its
superior height.
45.The weavers of Oriental rugs are famous for their superior craft.
46.The heavy rain did not deter people from coming to the school play. Nearly every seat was
occupied.
47.The suspect said he lived at 423 Green Street, but he later admitted it was a fictitious
address.
48.More than two months intervene between a President’s election and the day he takes office.
49.Joan has a miniature stapler in her purse. It takes up very little room.
50.It was a surprise to see that Herb and Jerry are friends again. I wonder who reconciled them.
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