The Monkey's Paw: Part 3 Vocabulary in Context Quiz

Which sentence correctly uses the word "resignation"?

• She accepted the news with resignation, knowing there was nothing she could do.

• He showed resignation by jumping with joy.

• The resignation of the sun was bright and warm.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "apathy".

• His apathy towards the game was evident as he cheered loudly.

• Her apathy was clear when she didn't even bother to look up from her book.

• The apathy of the flowers was colorful and vibrant.

Select the sentence that uses "weariness" correctly.

• The weariness of the cake was delicious.

• After the long hike, weariness was evident in their slow steps.

• Weariness made the car go faster.

Which sentence uses "subdued" correctly?

• The subdued music was so loud it hurt my ears.

• Her subdued tone indicated she was calm and relaxed.

• The subdued light was as bright as the sun.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses "triumphantly".

• He triumphantly accepted his defeat with tears.

• She triumphantly raised the trophy above her head.

• The triumphantly quiet room was peaceful.

Select the sentence that uses "feverishly" correctly.

• He feverishly slept through the night.

• She worked feverishly to finish the project before the deadline.

• The feverishly calm sea was soothing.

Which sentence uses "stammered" correctly?

• He stammered his speech fluently.

• She stammered when she was nervous, repeating words.

• The stammered river flowed smoothly.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses "mantelpiece".

• The mantelpiece was filled with water.

• She placed the family photo on the mantelpiece above the fireplace.

• The mantelpiece was a type of fruit.

Select the sentence that uses "mutilated" correctly.

• The mutilated cake was perfectly intact.

• The book was mutilated, with pages torn and missing.

• The mutilated sky was clear and blue.

Which sentence uses "groped" correctly?

• He groped for the light switch in the dark room.

• She groped the clear path with ease.

• The groped water was crystal clear.