Vocabulary Quiz

Aleida and Samantha are working on a project about the constitution of their country. They came across the term 'preamble'. Can you help them understand what 'preamble' means?

• It refers to the main body of the text in their project.

• It is a concluding statement or epilogue at the end of their project.

• It is a definition of a word in a dictionary.

• It is an introductory statement or preface at the beginning of their project.

During a class discussion on ethics, Joanna asked her classmates to identify the correct synonym for the term 'virtue'. She provided the following options:

• integrity

• decency

• honesty

• ethics

At the school talent show, Roy was upset with Scarlett's behavior. He decided to 'rebuke' her. What does 'rebuke' mean in this context?

• Roy decided to ignore Scarlett's behavior at the talent show.

• Roy decided to praise and commend Scarlett's behavior at the talent show.

• Roy decided to encourage and support Scarlett's behavior at the talent show.

• Roy decided to express sharp disapproval or criticism of Scarlett's behavior at the talent show.

Valerie's affluent grandfather passed away. What does it mean if her grandfather 'bequeathed' his beach house to Valerie?

• Her grandfather destroyed or got rid of the beach house completely.

• Her grandfather left or passed on the beach house to Valerie in his will or as an inheritance.

• Her grandfather sold or traded the beach house for profit.

• Her grandfather borrowed or took the beach house temporarily.

During a group study session, Celly was asked to explain the 'preamble' of the school's new code of conduct. Which of the following is the correct definition of 'preamble' that Celly should use?

• A statement that summarizes the main points of the school's new code of conduct.

• A concluding statement or final explanation that follows the main part of the school's new code of conduct.

• An introductory statement or preliminary explanation that precedes the main part of the school's new code of conduct.

• A statement that provides additional information or clarification about the school's new code of conduct.

John is known for his 'virtue' in the school. During a school event, Celly, Derrick, Samantha, Kevin, and Clarissa were discussing John's character. Which of the following words could also describe John's character according to their discussion?

• goodness

• integrity

• righteousness

• morality

During a school event, Jesus was upset with Derrick's behavior. If Jesus decided to 'rebuke' Derrick, what would he do?

• Praise and commend Derrick's behavior at the event.

• Encourage and support Derrick's behavior at the event.

• Express sharp disapproval or criticism of Derrick's behavior at the event.

• Ignore Derrick's behavior at the event.

Brandon's grandfather recently passed away and in his will, he decided to 'bequeath' his farm to Brandon. What does 'bequeath' mean in this context?

• Brandon's grandfather sold or traded his farm for profit.

• Brandon's grandfather borrowed or took the farm temporarily.

• Brandon's grandfather destroyed or got rid of the farm.

• Brandon's grandfather left or passed on his farm to Brandon in his will or as an inheritance.

During a group project, Reynaldo had to rebuke one of his team members. Identify the correct sentence using the word 'rebuke':

• Reynaldo rebuke Yareli for not contributing to the project.

• Reynaldo rebuke Georgina for not attending the group meetings.

• Reynaldo rebuke Gilberto for not meeting the deadlines.

• Reynaldo rebuke Kimberly for not responding to the group messages.

During a group study session, Nadia decided to 'rebuke' Roy for his lack of 'virtue' in not sharing his notes with the rest of the group. Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'rebuke' and 'virtue' in this context?

• 'Rebuke' means to praise and 'virtue' refers to immorality.

• 'Rebuke' means to criticize or reprimand and 'virtue' refers to moral excellence.

• 'Rebuke' means to ignore and 'virtue' refers to weakness.

• 'Rebuke' means to support and 'virtue' refers to dishonesty.