Exercise I: Read the vocabulary words in column A. Then choose the definition from column B that best
matches each word in column A. Write the letter of your choice in the space provided.
Answer Vocab Word Definition Choice
con 28
1. Superfluous
(a) subject to change; uncertain
2. Surmount
(b) to rise above; to overcome (a difficulty); to be above or on top of
3. Surpass
(c) to happen; to occur
4. Susceptible
(d) easily influenced or affected; unresistant; sensitive and impressionable
5. Tantalizing
(e) to produce a written or typed copy from another form, such as oral speech
or shorthand notes
6. Tentative
(f) more than is needed; excessive; surplus
7. Tolerate
(g) a three-legged stand for a camera, anything that stands on three legs
8. Transcribe
(h) tormenting or teasing by keeping something in sight but out of reach;
tomatic

Read the rough-draft paragraph. exercising daily is one of the best ways to the body fight fatigue, illness, stress, and weight gain. whether taking a bike ride, enjoying a walk, or going for a swim, the type of activity is not as important as exercising consistently. often, people begin the new year with the resolution of exercising, but within a few months that commitment is quickly forgotten. the key is to choose something that is accessible, enjoyable, and affordable. exercising just thirty minutes a day not only strengthens the heart and lungs, but it also to boost one’s energy. another way to feel more energized is to eat a balanced diet. since no single food item can supply the body with everything it needs, it is important to eat a variety of foods. so to maintain a long, happy life, get out there and get moving, and enjoy a wide range of healthy meals. which statement best describes the mistake the writer makes in this paragraph?