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  1. 19th
    coming next after the eighteenth in position
    Modern architects criticised 19th century buildings (lines 4–13).
  2. 20th
    coming next after the nineteenth in position
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used h
  3. absurd
    inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
    What does the word strange mean in this sentence?
    a)quite inexplicable
    b)unusual and foreign
    c)absurd and unheard of
    d)seemingly contradictory

    8.
  4. accidentally
    without intention; in an unintentional manner
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to
  5. anchor
    a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
    In the phrase, expect this (line 30), what does the word this refer to?
    a)supporting
    b)anchoring
    c)a weight
    d)a bridge

    10.
  6. apply
    employ for a particular purpose
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wanted to de...
  7. architect
    someone who creates plans to be used in making something
    Modern architects criticised 19th century buildings (lines 4–13).
  8. author
    a person who writes professionally
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wanted to de...
  9. balloon
    a small thin inflatable rubber bag
    Read the second speech balloon (lines 22–23).
  10. beautiful
    pleasing to the senses
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wanted to de...
  11. beautify
    make more beautiful
    They thought the ornaments on the buildings had
    a)failed to beautify.
    b)lost their function.
    c)become outdated.
    d)changed their form.
  12. become
    come into existence
    They thought the ornaments on the buildings had
    a)failed to beautify.
    b)lost their function.
    c)become outdated.
    d)changed their form.

    2.
  13. bridge
    structure allowing passage across a river or other obstacle
    In the phrase, expect this (line 30), what does the word this refer to?
    a)supporting
    b)anchoring
    c)a weight
    d)a bridge

    10.
  14. building
    the act of constructing something
    Modern architects criticised 19th century buildings (lines 4–13).
  15. catch
    take hold of so as to seize or stop the motion of
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wanted to de...
  16. catching
    the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wanted to de...
  17. Centre
    a low-lying region in central France
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wanted to de...
  18. centre
    an area that is approximately central within some larger region
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wanted to de...
  19. century
    a period of 100 years
    Modern architects criticised 19th century buildings (lines 4–13).
  20. changed
    made or become different in nature or form
    They thought the ornaments on the buildings had
    a)failed to beautify.
    b)lost their function.
    c)become outdated.
    d)changed their form.

    2.
  21. client
    someone who pays for goods or services
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wante...
  22. contradictory
    not able to be true at the same time
    What does the word strange mean in this sentence?
    a)quite inexplicable
    b)unusual and foreign
    c)absurd and unheard of
    d)seemingly contradictory

    8.
  23. copy
    a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wante...
  24. criticise
    find fault with
    Modern architects criticised 19th century buildings (lines 4–13).
  25. debunk
    expose while ridiculing
    The main purpose of this text is to
    a)predict from a general theory.
    b)narrate a sequence of events.
    c)explain reasons and opinions.
    d)debunk popular misconceptions.
  26. design
    the act of working out the form of something
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wante...
  27. event
    something that happens at a given place and time
    The main purpose of this text is to
    a)predict from a general theory.
    b)narrate a sequence of events.
    c)explain reasons and opinions.
    d)debunk popular misconceptions.
  28. expect
    regard something as probable or likely
    In the phrase, expect this (line 30), what does the word this refer to?
    a)supporting
    b)anchoring
    c)a weight
    d)a bridge

    10.
  29. explain
    make plain and comprehensible
    The main purpose of this text is to
    a)predict from a general theory.
    b)narrate a sequence of events.
    c)explain reasons and opinions.
    d)debunk popular misconceptions.
  30. expose
    make visible or apparent
    In the phrase, form should reveal function (line 27), what does the word reveal mean?
    a)be replaced by
    b)be exposed by
    c)have power over
    d)show the nature of

    9.
  31. exposed
    with no protection or shield
    In the phrase, form should reveal function (line 27), what does the word reveal mean?
    a)be replaced by
    b)be exposed by
    c)have power over
    d)show the nature of

    9.
  32. eye
    the organ of sight
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wanted to de...
  33. factory
    a plant with facilities for manufacturing
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wanted to de...
  34. fail
    be unable
    They thought the ornaments on the buildings had
    a)failed to beautify.
    b)lost their function.
    c)become outdated.
    d)changed their form.

    2.
  35. follow
    travel behind, go after, or come after
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wante...
  36. foreign
    not deriving from the essential nature of something
    What does the word strange mean in this sentence?
    a)quite inexplicable
    b)unusual and foreign
    c)absurd and unheard of
    d)seemingly contradictory

    8.
  37. form
    a perceptual structure
    They thought the ornaments on the buildings had
    a)failed to beautify.
    b)lost their function.
    c)become outdated.
    d)changed their form.

    2.
  38. function
    what something is used for
    They thought the ornaments on the buildings had
    a)failed to beautify.
    b)lost their function.
    c)become outdated.
    d)changed their form.

    2.
  39. functional
    designed for or capable of a particular use
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wante...
  40. general
    applying to all or most members of a category or group
    The main purpose of this text is to
    a)predict from a general theory.
    b)narrate a sequence of events.
    c)explain reasons and opinions.
    d)debunk popular misconceptions.
  41. here
    in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wante...
  42. honestly
    it is sincerely the case that
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wanted to de...
  43. in this
    (formal) in or into that thing or place
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wante...
  44. inexplicable
    incapable of being explained or accounted for
    What does the word strange mean in this sentence?
    a)quite inexplicable
    b)unusual and foreign
    c)absurd and unheard of
    d)seemingly contradictory

    8.
  45. lazy
    disinclined to work or exertion
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wanted to de...
  46. look like
    bear a physical resemblance to
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wanted to de...
  47. lose
    fail to keep or to maintain
    They thought the ornaments on the buildings had
    a)failed to beautify.
    b)lost their function.
    c)become outdated.
    d)changed their form.

    2.
  48. lost
    confused as to time or place or personal identity
    They thought the ornaments on the buildings had
    a)failed to beautify.
    b)lost their function.
    c)become outdated.
    d)changed their form.

    2.
  49. main
    most important element
    The main purpose of this text is to
    a)predict from a general theory.
    b)narrate a sequence of events.
    c)explain reasons and opinions.
    d)debunk popular misconceptions.
  50. make
    perform or carry out
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wante...
  51. mean
    denote or connote
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wante...
  52. misconception
    an incorrect assumption
    The main purpose of this text is to
    a)predict from a general theory.
    b)narrate a sequence of events.
    c)explain reasons and opinions.
    d)debunk popular misconceptions.
  53. model
    a representation of something, often on a smaller scale
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wante...
  54. Modern
    used of a living language
    Modern architects criticised 19th century buildings (lines 4–13).
  55. modern
    ahead of the times
    5.The text says modern architects wante...
  56. narrate
    provide commentary for a film, for example
    The main purpose of this text is to
    a)predict from a general theory.
    b)narrate a sequence of events.
    c)explain reasons and opinions.
    d)debunk popular misconceptions.
  57. nature
    the physical world including plants and animals
    In the phrase, form should reveal function (line 27), what does the word reveal mean?
    a)be replaced by
    b)be exposed by
    c)have power over
    d)show the nature of

    9.
  58. opinion
    a personal belief or judgment
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wanted to de...
  59. ornament
    something used to beautify
    They thought the ornaments on the buildings had
    a)failed to beautify.
    b)lost their function.
    c)become outdated.
    d)changed their form.

    2.
  60. ornamental
    serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wante...
  61. outdated
    old; no longer valid or fashionable
    They thought the ornaments on the buildings had
    a)failed to beautify.
    b)lost their function.
    c)become outdated.
    d)changed their form.
  62. phrase
    an expression consisting of one or more words
    In the phrase, form should reveal function (line 27), what does the word reveal mean?
    a)be replaced by
    b)be exposed by
    c)have power over
    d)show the nature of

    9.
  63. popular
    regarded with great favor or approval by the general public
    The main purpose of this text is to
    a)predict from a general theory.
    b)narrate a sequence of events.
    c)explain reasons and opinions.
    d)debunk popular misconceptions.
  64. power
    possession of the qualities required to do something
    In the phrase, form should reveal function (line 27), what does the word reveal mean?
    a)be replaced by
    b)be exposed by
    c)have power over
    d)show the nature of

    9.
  65. predict
    make a guess about what will happen in the future
    The main purpose of this text is to
    a)predict from a general theory.
    b)narrate a sequence of events.
    c)explain reasons and opinions.
    d)debunk popular misconceptions.
  66. present
    happening or existing now
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wanted to de...
  67. principle
    a basic generalization that is accepted as true
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wante...
  68. purpose
    what something is used for
    The main purpose of this text is to
    a)predict from a general theory.
    b)narrate a sequence of events.
    c)explain reasons and opinions.
    d)debunk popular misconceptions.
  69. quite
    to the greatest extent; completely
    What does the word strange mean in this sentence?
    a)quite inexplicable
    b)unusual and foreign
    c)absurd and unheard of
    d)seemingly contradictory

    8.
  70. react
    show a response to something
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects
  71. read
    look at and say out loud something written or printed
    Read the second speech balloon (lines 22–23).
  72. reason
    a logical motive for a belief or action
    The main purpose of this text is to
    a)predict from a general theory.
    b)narrate a sequence of events.
    c)explain reasons and opinions.
    d)debunk popular misconceptions.
  73. refer
    make a remark that calls attention to
    In the phrase, expect this (line 30), what does the word this refer to?
    a)supporting
    b)anchoring
    c)a weight
    d)a bridge

    10.
  74. replace
    put something back where it belongs
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wante...
  75. reveal
    make visible
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wanted to de...
  76. second
    coming next after the first in position in space or time
    Read the second speech balloon (lines 22–23).
  77. seemingly
    from appearances alone
    What does the word strange mean in this sentence?
    a)quite inexplicable
    b)unusual and foreign
    c)absurd and unheard of
    d)seemingly contradictory

    8.
  78. sentence
    a string of words satisfying grammatical rules of a language
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wante...
  79. sequence
    a following of one thing after another in time
    The main purpose of this text is to
    a)predict from a general theory.
    b)narrate a sequence of events.
    c)explain reasons and opinions.
    d)debunk popular misconceptions.
  80. serve
    devote one's life or efforts to, as of countries or ideas
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wante...
  81. shape
    a perceptual structure
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wante...
  82. show
    make visible or noticeable
    In the phrase, form should reveal function (line 27), what does the word reveal mean?
    a)be replaced by
    b)be exposed by
    c)have power over
    d)show the nature of

    9.
  83. spectacle
    something or someone seen, especially a notable sight
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wanted to de...
  84. speech
    communication by word of mouth
    Read the second speech balloon (lines 22–23).
  85. strange
    unusual or out of the ordinary
    What does the word strange mean in this sentence?
    a)quite inexplicable
    b)unusual and foreign
    c)absurd and unheard of
    d)seemingly contradictory

    8.
  86. structure
    a complex entity made of many parts
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wante...
  87. support
    the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
    In the phrase, expect this (line 30), what does the word this refer to?
    a)supporting
    b)anchoring
    c)a weight
    d)a bridge

    10.
  88. supporting
    the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
    In the phrase, expect this (line 30), what does the word this refer to?
    a)supporting
    b)anchoring
    c)a weight
    d)a bridge

    10.
  89. text
    the words of something written
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wante...
  90. theory
    a belief that can guide behavior
    The main purpose of this text is to
    a)predict from a general theory.
    b)narrate a sequence of events.
    c)explain reasons and opinions.
    d)debunk popular misconceptions.
  91. thought
    the content of cognition
    They thought the ornaments on the buildings had
    a)failed to beautify.
    b)lost their function.
    c)become outdated.
    d)changed their form.

    2.
  92. trail
    a path or track
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wante...
  93. truly
    in accordance with fact or reality
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wanted to de...
  94. tube
    a hollow cylindrical shape
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wanted to de...
  95. ugly
    displeasing to the sense of sight
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wanted to de...
  96. unheard
    not necessarily inaudible but not heard
    What does the word strange mean in this sentence?
    a)quite inexplicable
    b)unusual and foreign
    c)absurd and unheard of
    d)seemingly contradictory

    8.
  97. unmistakable
    clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wanted to de...
  98. unusual
    not common or ordinary
    What does the word strange mean in this sentence?
    a)quite inexplicable
    b)unusual and foreign
    c)absurd and unheard of
    d)seemingly contradictory

    8.
  99. use
    put into service
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wanted to de...
  100. used
    previously owned by another
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wante...
  101. useful
    having a helpful function
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wanted to de...
  102. useless
    having no beneficial utility
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wanted to de...
  103. want
    the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wanted
  104. wanted
    desired or wished for or sought
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wanted
  105. weight
    the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
    In the phrase, expect this (line 30), what does the word this refer to?
    a)supporting
    b)anchoring
    c)a weight
    d)a bridge

    10.
  106. word
    a unit of language that native speakers can identify
    Reacting against this …
    In this sentence (lines 10–12), who or what reacts?
    a)20th century clients
    b)ornamental designs
    c)functional principles
    d)20th century architects

    3. “... form should follow function.” (lines 11–12) The word follow is used here to mean
    a)trail.
    b)copy.
    c)serve.
    d)replace.

    4.The word form is used in this text (lines 11 and 27) to mean
    a)a make or model.
    b)to make or model.
    c)a shape or structure.
    d)to shape or structure.

    5.The text says modern architects wante...
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