2nd Period Vocabulary Quiz 1

Rohan and Sophia started a new business venture together. Evelyn, their friend, asked them about the outcome. Use the word 'lucrative' in a sentence to describe their situation.

• Their new business venture turned out to be very lucrative, bringing in a lot of trouble.

• Their new business venture turned out to be very lucrative, bringing in a lot of money.

• Their new business venture turned out to be very dangerous, bringing in a lot of money.

• Their new business venture turned out to be very boring, bringing in no money.

In a literature class, Luna was asked to use the word 'melancholy' in a sentence. Which of the following sentences written by Luna correctly uses the word 'melancholy'?

• The melancholy music filled the room with a sense of longing and sadness.

• She danced with a melancholy expression on her face.

• The melancholy weather made everyone happy.

• The party was full of melancholy and excitement.

In a school play, Scarlett played the role of a hero, Luna was a teacher, and Noah was a villain. Use the word 'dastardly' to describe one of their actions.

• Scarlett, the dastardly hero, saved the day.

• Luna, the dastardly teacher, gave a surprise test.

• Noah, the dastardly villain, plotted to steal the treasure.

• The dastardly cat chased the mouse.

In a literature class, Abigail was asked to use the word 'inscrutable' in a sentence. Which of the following sentences did she use?

• Her inscrutable expression made it hard for Samuel to tell what she was thinking.

• Zoe was inscrutable about her decision to go to the party.

• The inscrutable book that Samuel was reading was filled with interesting facts.

• His inscrutable smile showed how happy he was at Zoe's party.

During a school trip, Jackson, Anika, and Zoe noticed the sky. Use the word 'ominous' in a sentence to describe their observation.

• Jackson said, 'The cheerful music from the bus radio sounded ominous, putting everyone in a good mood.'

• Anika commented, 'The delicious smell of the packed lunch was ominous, making everyone hungry.'

• Zoe observed, 'The dark clouds in the sky looked ominous, signaling an approaching storm.'

• Jackson remarked, 'The sunny day looked ominous, promising a fun time at the beach.'

In a history class, Lily, Aiden, and Rohan were discussing a famous historical figure. They were trying to understand the meaning of 'infamy' associated with this figure. Can you help them understand what 'infamy' means?

• Being well known for a good quality or deed

• Being moderately known for a neutral quality or deed

• Being unknown for any quality or deed

• Being well known for a bad quality or deed

Benjamin, Luna, and Grace were discussing a mystery novel they had read. Benjamin made a statement about the book's ending. Luna asked, 'What is the 'implication' of your statement, Benjamin?' In this context, what does the word 'implication' mean?

• Conclusion that can be drawn from something

• A method of transportation

• A type of clothing

• A type of fruit

Elijah was accused of a 'premeditated' action by Nora. Based on this context, what does the word 'premeditated' mean?

• planned or considered beforehand

• unplanned

• accidental

• spontaneous

Harper, Liam, and Evelyn were reading a story. They came across the word 'ominous' in a sentence describing the weather before a big storm. Based on the context, what does the word 'ominous' mean?

• giving the impression that something good or pleasant is going to happen

• causing happiness and excitement

• indicating a positive outcome

• giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

Luna, Zoe, and Anika were reading a mystery novel. They came across the word 'inscrutable' in a sentence. Luna thought it meant 'easy to understand', Zoe thought it meant 'simple and straightforward', and Anika thought it meant 'clear and obvious'. However, they were not sure. What does the word 'inscrutable' actually mean?

• Easy to understand

• Simple and straightforward

• Clear and obvious

• Difficult to understand or interpret