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  Vocabulary and Spelling Review: Issues for Today, Chapter 1

The following words appeared in Chapter 1, Issues for Today. Write the noun form of each. Hit enter after each answer. Green signifies correct and red, incorrect. If you can't guess, type a question mark in the box and hit enter.
adapt behave
interpret apologize
explain punctual
expect observe
late prestigious
greet understand

Write the negative form of the words in the table below. Use the correct negative prefix -in, -un, -dis, or -mis.

interpret appropriate
acceptable respectful
understand expected


Select the correct word in context.

1. The instructor [adaptadapt / adapted adapted/ adaptationadaptation] well to Brazilian culture.

2. Miguel often [misinterpret misinterpret / misinterpretingmisinterpreting / misinterpretsmisinterprets] his girlfriend's remarks.


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