Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "miserable" as used in the sentence: After losing his favorite toy, Tim felt miserable.

• Happy

• Sad and unhappy

• Excited

• Confused

In the sentence, "The students sat in awe, their eyes wide with astonishment, " what does astonishment mean?

• Anger

• Surprise and amazement

• Boredom

• Fear

Choose the synonym for "murmur" from the following options:

• Shout

• Whisper

• Sing

• Yell

What is the meaning of "grudgingly"?

• unwillingly

• Angrily

• Quickly

• Sadly

Jenny wailed when she realized she had lost her homework. What does "wailed" mean?

• Laughed loudly

• Cried loudly

• Talked quietly

• Whispered

Find the synonym for "maliciously":

• Happily

• Playfully

• Cruelly

• Carefully

Choose the correct meaning of "intending" in the sentence: She was intending to bake cookies for the party.

• Planning or meaning to do something

• Already finished doing something

• Never thought of doing something

• Refused to do something

What does "grim" mean in the sentence: The teacher's face turned grim as she announced the pop quiz.

• Happy and cheerful

• Serious

• Funny and amusing

• Excited and joyful

What does "blathered" mean in the sentence: He blathered on and on about his new video game?

• Spoke clearly

• Talked rapidly and foolishly

• Listened attentively

• Wrote a letter

In the sentence: He mimicked the teacher's accent perfectly, what does mimicked mean?

• Imitated or copied

• Invented

• Ignored

• Disliked