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WorksheetsBe a Detective
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
There is a legal battle raging and the judges are concerned that time is running out. Lawyers are being asked to expedite the matter by getting their paperwork in early. What does “expedite” mean?
a)
quicken
b)
agree on
c)
sue
d)
discuss
2.
We walked slowly down the trail with great trepidation. No one who had gone this way had ever been heard from again. Had they simply found a better place to settle on this dark planet? We doubted that. Which word is a synonym of “trepidation”?
a)
movement
b)
worry
c)
enjoyment
d)
laughter
3.
No one suspected that Jerry was a spy. On the surface he behaved like any normal citizen. When his covert activity was discovered and announced to the world, we were all shocked. What does covert mean?
a)
friendly
b)
loud
c)
hidden
d)
helpful
4.
The weather reporter predicted a storm of high _____; it sure did have a great deal of energy.
a)
bipartisan
b)
edible
c)
consequences
d)
intensity
5.
Near the end of the semester, students often feel _____ with work; I too, felt overwhelmed with my workload.
a)
significant
b)
subdued
c)
Spartan
d)
inundated
6.
There was decorum in the way she listened. Hands folded, mouth closed, eyes on the teacher. Everyone else was talking, but she knew that was not proper or polite. Her mom had taught her that.
What does decorum mean?
What does decorum mean?
a)
rude
b)
quiet
c)
well mannered
d)
snotty
7.
Harry Fogel plays kahoot. His username often describes how haggard he is. His username is sometimes “I’m tired” or “My elbow hurts”. He is more exhausted than any of the students here at Emerson Middle School. If you looked at him first glance you would say, “Man, You need sleep!!”
What does haggard mean?
What does haggard mean?
a)
to look worn out
b)
cranky
c)
old
d)
lazy
8.
Many animals live in the sea. Huge crabs, starfish, and worms survive in the deep sea. What does the word survive mean?
a)
lay eggs
b)
remain alive
c)
come to the surface
d)
go to the bottom
9.
Your plan looks good. It's time to IMPLEMENT it and see if works.
a)
instrument
b)
take apart
c)
change
d)
carry out
10.
Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.
a)
Definition/Restatement
b)
Comparison/Example
c)
Contrast
d)
Cause and Effect
11.
Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first.
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first.
a)
Definition/Restatement
b)
Comparison/Example
c)
Contrast
d)
Cause and Effect
12.
Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?
Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades.
Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades.
a)
Definition/Restatement
b)
Comparison/Example
c)
Contrast
d)
Cause and Effect
13.
Which context clue does the following sentence utilize?
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first.
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first.
a)
Definition/Restatement
b)
Comparison/Example
c)
Contrast
d)
Cause and Effect
14.
Brenda was trying to study for her chemistry final when she was overcome by the SPONTANEOUS urge to go on a bike ride, but the urge passed as suddenly as it came.
a)
quickly stopping
b)
sudden impulse
c)
funny
d)
exciting
15.
John tried to catch his breath for a minute before he attempted the ARDUOUS climb up the peak of the mountain
a)
elegant
b)
tranquil
c)
wearisome
d)
peaceful
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