Spelling Quiz # 10

Which definitions best describe the word “ blithely”

Hint: They blithely ignored any evidence that did not support their theory.

• in a way that shows a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.

• complete; utter (used to express annoyance or contempt).

• talk in a long-winded way without making very much sense.

• A state of joyful exuberance

What does incredulously mean?

If you look at someone incredulously, you can't believe what they're saying or doing. Incredulously is a word that has to do with disbelief — it's a way of looking at someone or talking to someone like you just can't believe what's going on.

Choose the sentence where the word " incredulously" is correctly used.

• I was incredulously when he first told me the secret.

• She was incredulously mad at the state of her new home.

• All of the audience shook their heads incredulously as the unattractive contestant was crowned beauty queen.

• The nature of the scene was an incredulously sight.

Say the word " surreptitiously" quietly. Then read the sentence carefully. Choose the right blank to insert the word in order for the sentence to be correct.

• Low wages were supplemented by ____________ payments from tradesmen.

• Secondly, a man _______________removes a £5 note from one's jacket pocket as one is walking down the street.

• Over 140 rebels _____________ to the authorities.

• He _________________ his managerial role to become chief executive.

Examine the picture carefully. Then identify the spelling word in which it depicts.

Hint: (of a person) large and strong; heavily built.

• gadfly

• gingerly

• burly

• blithely

Unscramble the following letters " y a l r o u c u s"

Then spell the word correct.

Say the word "dolefully" quietly. Identify which line to insert the word in order to make the sentence correct.

Hint: Filled with or expressing grief; mournful.

• Most of the customers seemed to be sitting alone, ___________________ drinking coffee.

• _____________ speaking, we should go to the mall now!

• He displayed a ____________ attitude when his name wasnt mentioned.

• After school I was _____________ drained.

What word does this definition define?

in a way that is careful or cautious:

Choose the correct definition for the word "intermittently'

• at irregular intervals; not continuously or steadily.

• suspend or discontinue (an action or practice) for a time.

• the system of springs and shock absorbers by which a vehicle is supported on its wheels.

• the condition of having or being composed of differing elements

Choose the right sentence where the word ' warily' is used correctly.

• She studied me warily, as if I might turn violent.

• The time is warily lost.

• How can he warily register his accounts?

• Warily, they were still on campus during the event.

Choose the word in which the definition defines:

a fly that bites livestock, especially a horsefly, warble fly, or botfly.