Pass-Pati Sensory Quiz #1

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  1. The television news, as well as newspapers, called it a crime of (rage).
    (a) impatience (b) passion (c) incompatibility (d) dispassion
    (e) compassion
  2. Fooling around in the classroom is not (harmonious) with good behavior.
    (a) compassionate (b) impassive (c) incompatible (d) passive
    (e) compatible
  3. Ms. Jones became (annoyed) with the noisy class.
    (a) impatient (b) compassionate (c) dispassionate
    (d) passionate (e) compatible
  4. The two brothers were so (congenial) that everyone thought they were the best of friends.
    (a) incompatible (b) passive (c) impatient (d) compassionate
    (e) compatible
  5. The veterinarian had (pity) for his animal patients.
    (a) dispassion (b) impassion (c) compatibility
    (d) incompatibility (e) compassion
  6. The president of the council kept a/an (unemotional) attitude during the hectic debate.
    (a) compassionless (b) incompatible (c) compassionate
    (d) passionate (e) dispassionate
  7. Just be (calm), I think you’re next.
    (a) compatible (b) compassionate (c) patient (d) dispassionate
    (e) impatient
  8. The groom gave his new bride a (fervent or ardent) kiss.
    (a) passionate (b) passive (c) compatible (d) dispassionate
    (e) impassive
  9. The elderly couple attributed their long and happy marriage to (getting along together).
    (a) impatience (b) incompatibility (c) compatibility (d) passion
    (e) dispassion
  10. He described the situation with a/an (calmness) and an objective approach.
    (a) compatible (b) dispassionate (c) compassionate
    (d) impassive (e) impatient

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