Vocabulary Quiz: dis-

Name:

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Answer explanation

The question asks for a name, which typically refers to a person's or entity's identifier. Providing a name is essential for clarity and communication.

What word describes her room?

• dismal

• disrespectful

• discontinued

• disorganized

Answer explanation

The word 'disorganized' accurately describes her room, suggesting a lack of order. The other options do not fit the context: 'dismal' refers to gloominess, 'disrespectful' relates to behavior, and 'discontinued' means something is no longer available.

Do you have one of those cameras that can be thrown away after you get the film developed? What is it?

• disorganized

• disposable

• discontinued

• disturbed

Answer explanation

The question refers to a type of camera that can be used and then discarded after developing the film. The correct term for such a camera is 'disposable', as it is designed for one-time use.

A child who talks while others are talking is often not liked. What is this child?

• disrespectful

• disappointed

• discontinued

• disagreeing

Answer explanation

The child who talks while others are talking is seen as disrespectful, as it shows a lack of consideration for others' speaking time. This behavior often leads to being disliked by peers.

Brenton and Robert were told not to cross the street. Brenton listened. Robert didn’t listen. What was Robert?

• A) disrespectful

• B) disobedient

• C) disappointed

• D) dismal

Answer explanation

Robert was disobedient because he did not listen to the instruction not to cross the street, unlike Brenton who followed the rule.

If you decide you no longer want to watch so much TV, you might ______ your cable service.

• discontinue

• disobey

• disrespect

• disorganize

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'discontinue' because it means to stop or end a service, which fits the context of wanting to watch less TV. The other options do not relate to stopping a service.

It’s always best to knock before entering a room. Otherwise, you might ______ someone.

• discontinue

• disadvantage

• dismal

• disturb

Answer explanation

The best choice is 'disturb' because knocking before entering a room is a way to avoid interrupting or bothering someone who may be inside.

If your uncle asks you to clean your room and you don’t, what will you do to your uncle?

• disappoint

• dismal

• discontinue

• disagree

Answer explanation

If you don't clean your room as asked, your uncle may feel let down or hurt, which means you would disappoint him. The other options do not accurately describe the emotional impact of not following his request.

When the clouds close in and the sky becomes dark, how do we describe the weather?

• disorganized

• disagreeing

• discontinued

• dismal

Answer explanation

When the clouds gather and the sky darkens, it often indicates gloomy or bleak weather. The term 'dismal' aptly describes such conditions, reflecting a sense of sadness or dreariness.

Dawn wants to buy a house up north. Gerald wants to buy one down south. What are they in?

• dismal

• disagreement

• disadvantage

• discontinued

Answer explanation

Dawn and Gerald are looking to buy houses in different locations, which indicates they have opposing preferences. This situation leads to a disagreement about where to purchase a house.