Vocabulary and Usage Quiz

Which word best completes this sentence: "Her normally neat appearance was _ after running through the storm."

• sullen

• disheveled

• eloquent

• evoked

"The teacher tried to _ the shy student into participating in the class discussion."

• linger

• instill

• cajole

• evoke

The word "_" means to remain or stay longer than expected.

• instill

• linger

• evoke

• cajole

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "sullen":

• The sullen mathematics proved difficult to solve

• Her sullen mood improved after receiving good news

• The sullen weather was perfect for a picnic

• He wrote with sullen grace and style

"The speaker's _ moved the entire audience to tears."

• disheveled

• sullen

• eloquence

• linger

Which word means "to bring forth or call up"?

• evoke

• cajole

• instill

• linger

"His _ appearance made him look like he had just gotten out of bed."

• eloquence

• sullen

• evoked

• disheveled

The teacher wanted to _ good study habits in her students.

• cajole

• instill

• evoke

• linger

Choose the sentence that uses "evoke" correctly:

• She tried to evoke her homework assignment

• The painting can evoke strong emotions

• They evoke the furniture around the room

• He would evoke his lunch every day

"The memories seemed to _ in her mind long after the event."

• cajole

• instill

• linger

• evoke