Vocabulary and Comprehension Quiz

What does berate mean?

• To praise someone

• To scold or criticize someone harshly

• To ignore someone

• To encourage someone

Which situation best shows someone being brainwashed?

• A student researching different opinions before making a decision

• A person being forced to believe something without thinking

• A teacher explaining multiple perspectives on a topic

• A friend sharing their personal opinion

If someone has a flair for painting, they…

• need more practice

• are naturally talented at it

• dislike doing it

• struggle with it

Which of the following is a fundamental skill in school?

• Playing video games

• Learning how to read and write

• Taking naps during class

• Watching movies

Which sentence shows someone gloating?

• "I feel bad that you lost."

• "I knew I would win, and you didn’t stand a chance!"

• "Let’s try again next time."

• "That was a fair competition."

If a student lingered in the hallway after class, what did they do?

• Left immediately

• Stayed longer than expected

• Ran to the next class

• Arrived late

Which word best describes an athlete who breaks a world record?

• Ordinary

• Phenomenal

• Unimpressive

• Predictable

What does it mean to reserve a seat at a restaurant?

• Sit anywhere

• Save it for later use

• Give it to someone else

• Leave it empty

If you savor your favorite meal, you…

• eat it as quickly as possible

• enjoy every bite slowly

• throw it away

• refuse to eat it

In which situation would a showdown most likely happen?

• Two top teams competing in a championship game

• A quiet day at the park

• A friendly conversation between classmates

• A student studying alone