Vocab Practice Thursday

The fear on the lost boy’s face vanished when he saw his mother running toward him. Did the look on the boy’s face disappear?

• Yes, the look on the boy's face disappeared.

• No, the look on the boy's face did not disappear.

Grandpa becomes very irritable when he doesn’t think anyone is listening to his stories. Would you say that Grandpa doesn’t mind feeling ignored?

• Yes, he doesn't mind.

• No, he becomes irritable.

• He feels happy.

• He feels indifferent.

If June often acted on impulse, never thinking about the consequences, would you say that she was impetuous?

• Yes, because acting on impulse without thinking is impetuous.

• No, because acting on impulse is not related to being impetuous.

• Yes, because acting on impulse is a sign of careful planning.

• No, because acting on impulse is a sign of patience.

Daniel said he felt miserable when he received the highest marks on the math test. Does it seem likely that Daniel is using this word correctly?

• Yes, because feeling miserable is a common reaction to success.

• No, because feeling miserable is not a typical reaction to success.

• Yes, because he might have personal reasons to feel miserable.

• No, because he should feel happy about his achievement.

Kelvin’s bulldog Rex likes to wrestle other dogs into submission. Would you say that Rex attempts to dominate other dogs?

• Yes, because wrestling into submission is a form of domination.

• No, because wrestling is just a playful activity.

• It depends on the context of the wrestling.

• Rex is just being friendly.

You notice a stranger walking threateningly towards you. Would you say that this person is approaching you in a friendly manner?

• Yes, the person is approaching in a friendly manner.

• No, the person is not approaching in a friendly manner.