Contextual Vocabulary Usage Quiz

Which word best fits the following definition: "extremely rare or uncommon things"?

• rarities

• tacky

• drowsily

• stricken

What does the word "incredulous" mean?

• Feeling sleepy

• Unable to believe something

• Done with care

• Cheap or in poor taste

Choose the sentence in which "gingerly" is used correctly.

• She gingerly dropped the glass, shattering it on purpose.

• He gingerly petted the stray cat, afraid it might scratch him.

• The gingerly was very expensive.

• He gingerly ran as fast as he could.

Select the sentence that uses "tacky" correctly.

• The cake was tacky and delicious.

• The decorations were so tacky that everyone admired their elegance.

• The bright, plastic tablecloth looked tacky at the formal dinner.

• She felt tacky after running a marathon.

Which word would best complete the sentence: "He answered the question __________, as if he didn't care at all"?

• stricken

• nonchalantly

• incidentally

• drowsily

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of "unfathomable"?

• The unfathomable mystery was easily solved by the detective.

• The depth of the ocean is unfathomable to most people.

• She unfathomable her homework quickly.

• He was unfathomable about the answer.

Analyze the following scenario: After hearing the shocking news, Maria sat with an incredulous look on her face. What does this suggest about Maria's reaction?

• She was very tired.

• She was unable to believe what she heard.

• She was extremely happy.

• She was angry.

A student says, "He walked drowsily into the classroom after staying up all night." What does "drowsily" suggest about how he walked?

• With great excitement

• In a sleepy or sluggish manner

• With anger

• In a careful way

Which word would best describe someone who is deeply affected by bad news?

• stricken

• nonchalantly

• incidentally

• tacky

Read the sentence: "Incidentally, I saw your brother at the store yesterday." What does "incidentally" mean in this context?

• On purpose

• By the way; as a side note

• With great care

• In disbelief