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Vocabulary Practice

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
There was some controversy about the new school dress code. While most parents and teachers were in favor of the new code, many students were not. 
a)
surprise
b)
disagreement
c)
arrangement
d)
idea
2.
Mara was feeling apprehensive about the camping trip. She had never slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions?
a)
worried
b)
angry
c)
excited
d)
annoyed
3.
David knew the advanced studies program was rigorous. It would require a great deal of reading and homework. Still, he felt he was up for the challenge. 
a)
boring
b)
difficult
c)
surprising
d)
interesting 
4.
The shallow river was usually easy for hikers to wade across.  However, the recent heavy rains had turned it into a rushing torrent, too treacherous to cross. 
a)
dangerous
b)
wet 
c)
dirty
d)
easy
5.
Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher. It was monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over again. 
a)
inspiring 
b)
disgusting
c)
boring
d)
interesting
6.
In order to be eligible for the life guard program, participants had to take First Aid training and be advanced swimmers. 
a)
qualified
b)
rejected 
c)
observed
d)
chosen
7.
Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything. 
a)
crazy
b)
happy
c)
irritable
d)
sad
8.
Mr. Adams liked most animals and even owned a dog. However, he loathed all cats and refused to even be in the same room as one. 
a)
hated
b)
repelled
c)
adored
d)
liked
9.
Maria was in a terrible predicament. She had accidentally agreed to go to the dance with two different boys!
a)
place
b)
decision 
c)
tv show
d)
situation
10.
After the war was over the soldiers liberated all the prisoners, allowing them to return unharmed to their families. 
a)
killed
b)
teased
c)
welcomed
d)
freed