Vocabulary August 23 Quiz

Is the word "petulantly" used correctly?

"She petulantly refused to share her toys with her friends."

• Yes

• No

In the sentence, "He answered petulantly, as if the question was too much for him," what part of speech is "petulantly?"

• Adjectives

• Noun

• Adverb

• Preposition

What is the correct definition of "petulantly?"

• Acting with great care

• Acting like a spoiled child

• Acting heroically

• Acting confused

Does the following sentence use the word "peril" correctly?

"The explorer was in great peril as he crossed the dangerous river."

• Yes

• No

In the sentence, "They were unaware of the peril that awaited them," what part of speech is "peril?"

• Verb

• Noun

• Adjective

• Adverb

What is the correct definition of "peril?"

• A promise

• A spoiled attitude

• Unfair treatment

• Great danger

Is "provoke" used correctly in this sentence?

"She tried to provoke her brother into an argument by teasing him."

• Yes

• No

In the sentence, "His words were meant to provoke a reaction," what part of speech is "provoke?"

• Verb

• Noun

• Adjective

• Pronoun

What is the correct definition of "provoke?"

• To calm someone down

• To guarantee something

• To welcome someone

• To make someone angry or upset

Is "hospitable" used correctly in the following sentence?

"The hotel staff were hospitable, always being rude to us."

• Yes

• No