The Outsiders Final Chapter 1 Vocab 2

Which sentence correctly uses the word "apprehensive"?

• She was apprehensive about the upcoming test, fearing she might not do well.

• He was apprehensive to the new movie, finding it very exciting.

• The dog was apprehensive, wagging its tail in its sleep.

Choose the sentence that uses "nonchalantly" correctly.

• He nonchalantly screamed when he saw the spider.

• She nonchalantly shrugged her shoulders, showing she didn't care.

• They nonchalantly ran to catch the bus, worried they might miss it.

Identify the sentence that uses "sarcastic" appropriately.

• His sarcastic comment made everyone laugh because it was so sincere.

• She gave a sarcastic reply, saying, "Oh, great, another homework assignment!"

• The sarcastic weather was sunny and warm all day.

Which sentence uses "gallant" correctly?

• The gallant knight bravely defended the castle.

• She was gallant, refusing to help anyone in need.

• His gallant behavior was rude and inconsiderate.

Select the sentence that correctly uses "resigned."

• He resigned to the fact that he would never win the lottery.

• She resigned happily, knowing she would get a promotion.

• They resigned the new car, finally able to drive it.

Choose the sentence that uses "unkempt" correctly.

• Her unkempt room appeared average but was spotless and organized.

• His unkempt hair looked like it hadn't been brushed in days.

• The unkempt garden was full of beautiful, blooming flowers.

Which sentence uses "bleak" appropriately?

• The bleak weather was sunny and warm.

• The future seemed bleak with no job prospects in sight.

• Her mood was bleak, full of joy and excitement.

Identify the sentence that uses "cocky" correctly.

• His cocky attitude made him humble and quiet.

• She was cocky, always boasting about her achievements.

• The cocky kitten was shy and timid around strangers.

Select the sentence that correctly uses "glaring."

• The glaring sun made it difficult to see without sunglasses.

• His glaring face went unnoticed by everyone.

• She was glaring at and laughing softly with her friend.

Choose the sentence that uses "to cuss" correctly.

• He decided to cuss the cake, making it taste even better.

• She began to cuss when she stubbed her toe on the table.

• They cussed the book, enjoying every chapter.