Vocabulary Quiz September 6

Define "grim"

• Serious and sad

• Light-hearted

• Full of energy

• Optimistic

Is the word "grim" used correctly?
"The teacher smiled grimly after hearing the joke."

• Yes

• No

In the sentence, "The news left them with a grim expression," what part of speech is "grim?"

• Noun

• Adjectives

• Adverb

• Verb

Define "corridor"

• A short walk

• A long hall

• An open field

• A large room

Is the word "corridor" used correctly?
"He ran down the wide corridor to catch his friend."

• Yes

• No

In the sentence, "The corridor was silent as they walked through it," what part of speech is "corridor?"

• Adjective

• Pronoun

• Adverb

• Noun

Define "defendant"

• The person being accused in court

• A person who watches a trial

• A lawyer defending someone

• A judge presiding over a trial

Is the word "defendant" used correctly?
"The defendant hoped the jury would not find her guilty."

• Yes

• No

In the sentence, "The defendant sat quietly in the courtroom," what part of speech is "defendant?"

• Preposition

• Verb

• Noun

• Adverb

Define "testimony"

• A formal statement given as proof in court

• A speech given to a large audience

• An opinion shared casually

• A group of witnesses