"Song of the Trees Vocabulary Quiz Practice

Nathan (a)   walked to his next class.

• Quickly and hurriedly

• Unhurried or relaxed

• With difficulty

• Angrily

Answer explanation

The word 'leisurely' in the context means unhurried or relaxed, indicating a slow and easy pace rather than quickly and hurriedly, making it the correct choice.

While researching for their science project, Wafa and Faith delved into numerous academic journals. What does "delved" mean in this context?

• Ignored

• Jumped

• Searched for something

• Slept

Answer explanation

The meaning of 'delved' is to search for something, making the correct answer choice 'Searched for something'.

While walking through an abandoned house at night, Noah described the atmosphere as 'eerie'. What does 'eerie' mean in this context?

• Calming

• Strange and frightening

• Exciting

• Welcoming

Answer explanation

The correct meaning of 'eerie' is strange and frightening, making it the best choice among the options provided.

When Jessica responded indignantly to the accusation, what emotion was she most likely expressing?

• Happiness

• Indifference

• Anger or annoyance at something

• Curiosity

Answer explanation

The word 'indignantly' describes anger or annoyance at something, making it the correct choice in this context.

At the end of the school year, Aiden mournfully read a poem that made everyone feel bad. What does "mournfully" mean in this context?

• Joy

• Indifference

• Sadness, regret or grief

• Excitement

Answer explanation

The word 'mournfully' is associated with the feeling of sadness, regret, or grief, making it the correct choice out of the given options.

At a local market, Samantha and Chloe are discussing the price of an antique lamp with a vendor. What does "haggle" mean in this context?

• To agree quickly

• To ignore

• To argue or bargain over cost

• To compliment

Answer explanation

To haggle means to argue or bargain over cost, trying to reach a mutually beneficial agreement on the price.

When Austin explained his project, he did it (a)   .

• Shyly

• In a proud or bragging manner
• Humbly

• Fearfully

Answer explanation

The correct meaning of 'haughtily' is a proud or bragging manner, not shyly, humble, or fearfully.

During a heated debate, Angela spoke venomously to her peers. (Not our sweet Angela!). What does "venomously" imply in this context?

• Lovingly

• Bitter feeling or hate

• Indifferently

• Excitedly

Answer explanation

The word 'venomously' implies a bitter feeling or hate, as it suggests a malicious or spiteful intent in the action or speech described.

Match the following definitions to the correct words:

• To prohibit or deny

• Encouraged

• To promote or support

• Allowed

• To insist on having

• Demanded

• To give permission

• Refuse to allow

Answer explanation

The meaning of 'forbade' is to refuse to allow. Therefore, the correct choice is 'Refuse to allow'.

During a long lecture, Emily felt (a)   .

• Energetically

• Carefully

• Lacking energy
• Angrily

Answer explanation

Listlessly means lacking energy, so the correct choice is 'Lacking energy'.