1. Vote With Your Feet

2.  The headstrong child arched back with a violent jerk as his mother carried him to bed.  A. Verb  B. Noun  C. Adjective  D. Adverb

4.  Gnomes, elf-like inhabitants of the forest, sang their sprite-like songs as they created mischief in their miniature world. A. Noun B. Adjective C. Verb D. Adverb

6.  Mark’s expressive words were all unnecessary bluster because he never backs up his threats with violent action.  A. Adjective  B. Noun  C. Verb  D. Adverb

8.  Carrie’s shin splints were only a momentary setback to her Olympic training.  A. Interference  B. A brief statement of courage  C. Sharp  D. gain

10.  The substitute teacher hoped that she wouldn’t ________ the lesson, especially since she wasn’t trained to teach mathematics.  A. Refute  B. Bungle  C. Bluster  D. Tarry

12.  March winds ________ in and create great havoc on the terrain, but April showers water the flowers that beautifully decorate the landscape in May.  A. Pacify  B. Tarry  C. Bungle  D. bluster

14.  Pacify means  A. To lose power  B. To wear away  C. To make peaceful  D. To act or work awkwardly

16.  A. Remark  B. Work  C. Design  D. Effort

18.  A. Act awkwardly  B. To talk noisily  C. To blow in stormy gusts  D. To mess up

20.  A. Duration  B. Quarrel  C. Scuffle  D. Unravel

22.  A. Commentary  B. Acuteness  C. Setback  D. Fidelity

24.  A. Duration  B. Fray  C. Remorse  D. Synopsis

26.  A. Depart  B. Rush  C. Hasten  D. dally