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READING 2 / QUICK QUIZ

The Appearance of Importance

3 questions. Choose the meaning or usage that best fits each situation. Try answering before reopening the passage.

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1What makes the collector's welcome pompous?A. It quietly acknowledges someone else's contribution.B. It is exaggeratedly self-important and ceremonious.C. It accurately names the event without embellishment.D. It is brief, modest, and focused on the visitor's comfort.

2His unsupported claim to expertise was a _____ to knowledge he had not demonstrated.A. concessionB. pretensionC. confessionD. disclaimer

3Which behavior is unassuming?A. A guest repeatedly announces that everyone should admire her expertise.B. A host demands praise before allowing anyone else to speak.C. A knowledgeable visitor speaks modestly without seeking special attention.D. A speaker turns every remark into a declaration of personal superiority.

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