Foundations Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "unpleasant" imply in the context provided?

Brian felt that Ms. Golding was much more unpleasant than usual and he suspected that she did not have her coffee this morning.

• Enjoyable

• Disagreeable

• Exciting

• Pleasant

What is a "remedy"?

• A problem

• A solution

• A disease

• A question

What does "singe" mean based on the sentence?

The curling iron was so hot that Martha singed her hair when she tried using it.

• To cool

• To wet

• To burn slightly

• To freeze

What does "quarrel" mean?

• To agree

• To discuss

• To argue

• To ignore

What does "conclude" mean as used in the context of the following sentence:

After finding crumbs all over Fido's bed, Mom concluded that the dog had eaten the cookies.

• To start

• To question

• To finish

• To assume

What does "enormous" mean?

• Tiny

• Manageable

• Huge

• Insignificant

What does the word "haughty" imply about a person's behavior in the context provided?

Megan did not like the new girl because she was rich, haughty, and kept her nose up high.

• Humble and reserved

• Arrogant and disdainful

• Friendly and approachable

• Shy and reticent

What does "dreary" best describe in the sentence given?

After the quarterback from the visiting team snuck in for another touchdown, the mood over the home team's bleachers grew quite dreary.

• Exciting and lively

• Gloomy and dull

• Colorful and bright

• Warm and comforting

What is the nature of the "dispute" mentioned in the text?

My father and Mr. McClure, our neighbor, have had a dispute as to the property line separating our two houses ever since Mr. McClure planned to build a fence.

• A friendly discussion

• A legal agreement

• A disagreement over property boundaries

• A business partnership

What does "absurd" suggest about Clyde's theories?

Bobby thought that Clyde's theories about their substitute teacher being an alien were absurd.

• They are reasonable and well-founded

• They are mysterious and intriguing

• They are ridiculous and unreasonable

• They are scientifically proven