Word Up #1 Quiz

Which sentence uses the word evoke correctly?

• When I could no longer evoke my morning alarm, I dragged myself out of bed to turn it off.
• As my brother slapped a big glob of mayonnaise on his spaghetti, I could not evoke my disgusted face.
• The creepy and eerie music in the movie evoked a sense of suspense and made me want to hide under my covers.
• The number of customer complaints could not be evoked, so the company had to finally take action in order to correct their problems.

What is a synonym for asset?

• Barrier
• Benefit
• Disadvantage
• Loss

What is an antonym for haggard?

• Healthy
• Ragged
• Tired
• Worn

Which sentence uses the word sham correctly?

• Everyone loved Brooke because she treated everyone with sham and kindness.
• Pearle felt the interview was a sham and she could not wait to hear if she earned a spot at her dream company.
• Everyone was shocked to find out the engagement was a sham. The couple pretended to be engaged for attention and free gifts.
• With news of a jewel heist ring making their way across the country, the owner of the largest jewelry store in New York City decided to keep their sham diamonds under constant surveillance.

Complete the analogy. Cry : Weep :: Calamity: _________

• Benefit
• Disaster
• Miracle
• Triumph

Which sentence uses the word innovation correctly?

• The business had to shut down due to innovation and limited sales.
• The video game industry depends on the innovation and creativity of the creators.
• We broke the decades-long innovation and had tacos for Thanksgiving instead of turkey.
• Innovation and writer’s block led the best-selling author to give up on her young adult novel.

What is the meaning of arbitrary as it is used in the following sentence: If the grading system is not explained to students, then the scores might seem arbitrary and unfair.

• Consistent
• Dependable
• Random
• Supported

What is an antonym for calamity?

• Catastrophe
• Disaster
• Tragedy
• Miracle

What is a synonym for sham?

• Directness
• Honesty
• Mislead
• Openness

What is the meaning of asset as it is used in the following sentence: Russel is going to be a great asset to the soccer team coaching staff because he played the sport in college.

• Advantage
• Burden
• Liability
• Strain