1. Alternative noun [awl-tur-nuh-tiv, al-]
a choice between two or more possibilities; one of the things, one of the propositions, one of the courses of action which you can choose from
2. Unique adjective [yoo-neek]
one of a kind; without equal or incomparable; without alternative possibilities; not typical
3. General adjective [jen-er-uhl]
pertaining to and affecting all persons or things; common to most; characteristic of the majority involved; prevalent
4. Harmful adjective [hahrm-fuhl]
having the tendency to cause harm or injury
5. Huge adjective [hyooj or, often, yooj]
extraordinarily and unusually great or large in size, extent or quantity; limitless
6. Ordinary adjective [awr-dn-er-ee]
having no special qualities or interests; usual and common; average; normal
7. Serious adjective [seer-ee-uhs]
characterized by a grave quality or manner; having a deep or somber character or manner; sincere
8. Various adjective [vair-ee-uhs]
of different or diverse kinds; having many different qualities or aspects
9. Current adjective [kur-uhnt, kuhr-]
belonging to the present time actually passing; now in progress; prevalent at the present time; popular; most recent; known by the public or reported publicly
10. Modern adjective [mod-ern]
of or relating to the present or recent time
Give the word being asked for each number.
◼ alternative
◼ harmful
◼ huge
◼ unique
◼ ordinary
◼ general
◼ serious
◼ modern
◼ various
◼ current
____________________1. of different or diverse kinds; having many different qualities or aspects
____________________2. pertaining to and affecting all persons or things; common to most; characteristic of the majority involved; prevalent
____________________3. one of a kind; without equal or incomparable; without alternative possibilities; not typical
____________________4. belonging to the present time actually passing; now in progress; prevalent at the present time; popular; most recent; known by the public or reported publicly
____________________5. having no special qualities or interests; usual and common; average; normal
____________________6. extraordinarily and unusually great or large in size, extent or quantity; limitless
____________________7. of or relating to the present or recent time
____________________8. a choice between two or more possibilities; one of the things, one of the propositions, one of the courses of action which you can choose from
____________________9. having the tendency to cause harm or injury
____________________10. characterized by a grave quality or manner; having a deep or somber character or manner; sincere
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences below.
1) It was just a minor accident so he didn’t suffer any ___________ wounds or injuries.
a. harmful
b. serious
c. ordinary
d. unique
2) It’s rare to see the elderly people dancing a __________ dance. I think they could even compete against the teenage dancers.
a. modern
b. native
c. ancient
d. out-of-date
3) Make sure to keep _______________ chemicals away from children’s reach. These chemicals could even be lethal.
a. ordinary
b. nontoxic
c. harmful
d. violent
4) Why did you buy such an expensive bag? It looks so ___________. It’s just the same as the other bags you would see in cheap shopping malls.
a. spectacular
b. fabulous
c. ordinary
d. unique
5) We put _____________ kinds of candies and toys in the kids’ loot bags. They were so happy to bring home different keepsakes from the party.
a. various
b. ordinary
c. general
d. modern