Grade 8 Vocabulary Skills Quiz

What does "ambiguous" mean in the sentence "The ending of the story was ambiguous and left readers wondering"?

• Clear and definite

• Confusing and unclear

• Exciting and engaging

• Sad and depressing

Choose the word that is an antonym of "frivolous".

• Serious

• Silly

• Light-hearted

• Carefree

In the sentence "The politician's rhetoric did not match his actions," what does "rhetoric" mean?

• Speech or writing

• Physical appearance

• Financial status

• Personal beliefs

Choose the word that is a synonym of "obscure".

• Famous

• Clear

• Unknown

• Bright

What is the antonym of "optimistic"?

• Hopeful

• Pessimistic

• Realistic

• Joyful

In the sentence "The novel's plot was convoluted, making it difficult to follow," what does "convoluted" mean?

• Straightforward

• Complicated

• Interesting

• Short

Choose the word that is a synonym of "diligent".

• Lazy

• Hardworking

• Careless

• Hasty

What is the antonym of "benevolent"?

• Kind-hearted

• Malevolent

• Generous

• Friendly

In the sentence "Her candid remarks about the movie were surprising," what does "candid" mean?

• Dishonest

• Scripted

• Open and honest

• Confusing

Choose the word that is a synonym of "innovative".

• Traditional

• Creative

• Outdated

• Common