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Authoritarian / Authoritative - Exercise 1

Direction: Choose the correct word in each sentence below. When you have finished, click on the "Check My Work" button to view the answers.

1. Jim's knowledge about insects makes him an (   ) person to consult for information about ants.

2. Because he refused to listen to those whose opinions differed from his, the leader was (   ).

3. The Oxford English Dictionary is an (   ) source for researchers interested in the etymology of a word.

4. I called Joe's Auto Shop because I consider the mechanics there to be (   ) .

5. Harry S. Truman is considered to have been an (   ) leader.

6. Mussolini acted in an (   ) manner.

7. A good teacher instructs in an (   ) way.

8. People rightly feel intimidated when a person acts in an (   ) manner.

9. IRS agents conducting an audit should treat a taxpayer in an (   ) way.

10. I am sure about my answer because I feel (   ) in that subject area.

             

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