Each year I am reminded of our blessings as I view the ______ of food abundant at our table.
Answer(s): D
Although Choices B and C, "gluttony" and "bounty, " seem plausible, gluttony has to do with over- consumption and bounty relates to generosity. Choice D "plethora" means excess and is the best fit for the sentence.
The depth and ______ of Lillian's performance was most noteworthy; she presented works from ragtime to jazz to classical.
Answer(s): C
Although Choice E, "articulation, " appears to fit, it is more appropriately used with speaking, and the examples are clearly musical, making Choice C, "scope, " correct.
As the grass roots movement gained momentum, outside forces attempted to infiltrate and change the direction of the original purpose so the sponsor recommended we adopt a ______, making it clear to the public our motives and purpose.
Answer(s): A
A "manifesto" is a public declaration of policy or views and matches exactly what the sponsor recommended. Choices B and D, "declaration" and "statement, " respectively, don't carry the specific meaning delineating policy or views as does "manifesto."
Given the research available today on how students learn differently, teachers need to have an ______ bag of tricks to successfully engage them all.
Answer(s): E
Although the teacher's bag of tricks certainly needs to be A "enormous, " B "expansive, " C "available, " and D "impromptu, " none of these relate to the diversity of learning styles mentioned in the sentence. Choice E, "eclectic, " means drawing on or from varied sources, which is the best choice for this question
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