iLit 45 Unit 2 Vocab. Test 2.1-2.14

You are reading a thrilling novel and you can't wait to find out what happens next. This feeling of anticipation and uncertainty is best described as:

• Suspense

• boredom

• Intense

• Gnaw

My teacher wil often ________ me if I have work that I need to turn in.

• priase

• intense

• gasp

• hassle

During a photoshoot, model Lisa gazed into the camera as she felt she had no where else to look.

• blinked

• A steady look

• bow away

• refuse to

Buddy, the pet dog, likes to _____ on bones when his owner is not at home.

• play with

• gnaw

• drink

• lick

In a family gathering, Uncle Bob asked his nephew to help with the dishes. Which response from the nephew shows defiance?

• 'Sure Uncle Bob, I'd be happy to help.'

• 'Uncle Bob, I think blue is the best color, don't you agree?'

• 'No Uncle Bob, I won't empty the dishwasher.'

• 'I'll be there 5 minutes early, Uncle Bob.'

After diving deep into the ocean to explore a shipwreck, I surfaced and ______ for air.

• whispered

• gasps

• glimpsed

• gasped

Trino caught a _____ of Lisana staring at him.

• stare

• intense

• glimpse

• look

My grades began to soar when I decided to pay attention, get my work done, and study my notes.

• decline

• stay the same

• improve/increase

• cheat

The sun was in my eyes while I sat at the soccer match, so I squinted to see the players.

• to look at something with eyes partly closed

• close your eyes

• put on sunglasses

• stare

After watching a horror movie, John found the old eerie mansion next to his house even more unsettling at night. He decided never to go near it after dark!

• exciting

• pretty and calm

• mysterious, strange, or creepy; causing fear or uneasiness

• warm and happy