RETRIEVAL PRACTICE

Bring the meanings back to mind.

6 questions drawn from the guided lessons. Review at your own pace, then check the explanations.

1What makes the coordinator impartial in this passage?A. The coordinator gives longtime members priority.B. The coordinator reaches a decision before hearing others.C. The coordinator refuses to consider any records.D. The coordinator evaluates each group without favoritism.

2Complete the sentence: The records exposed a substantial _____ between the hours available to the two groups.A. agreementB. disparityC. resemblanceD. consensus

3Which situation is most clearly described as inequitable?A. A schedule lists morning and afternoon sessions.B. A committee offers every applicant the same opportunity.C. Two equally eligible applicants receive different treatment because one is a personal friend.D. Two volunteers freely choose different meeting times.

4What would an extra tool station help alleviate?A. The severity of the immediate pressure on shared equipment.B. The need to maintain any equipment at all.C. The number of people interested in volunteering.D. The existence of every disagreement permanently.

5Complete the sentence: The committee hopes to _____ the reservation system by making its rules clearer and fairer.A. ameliorateB. circumventC. exacerbateD. obfuscate

6Which development would be an auspicious beginning for a new project?A. The only available venue closes indefinitely before the first meeting.B. The initial application is rejected and no alternative is available.C. The planning group dissolves before assigning any tasks.D. The first planning meeting attracts capable volunteers who agree on clear next steps.

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