English, 04.02.2020 12:45 Vanesssajohn6294

Choose the synonym of the underlined word: 1. the tavern is old and dilapidated. (1 point)
a) drafty
b) dusty
c) worn down
d) empty
2. smiley is clearly an enterprising fellow. (1 point)
a) talkative
b) bold in commercial matters
c) clever with words
d) good with animals
3. simon wheeler talks in a monotonous voice. (1 point)
a) tedious
b) very quiet
c) harsh
d) excited
4. the narrator discovers that simon wheeler is a garrulous man. (1 point)
a) elderly
b) betting
c) generous
d) talkative
5. in addition to his other animals, smiley has an afflicted cow. (1 point)
a) crippled
b) stubborn
c) distressed
d) fighting

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