WorksheetsVocabulary The Great Gatsby
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which sentence uses the word suppression correctly as a noun?
a)
The suppression of facts led to a mistrial.
b)
I suppressed the urge to cough.
2.
I gave her a look of reproach. In this sentence, which part of speech is reproach.
a)
Verb
b)
Adjective
c)
Adverb
d)
Noun
3.
Richard's elation at regaining his health was short-lived. In this sentence, which part of speech is elation?
a)
Noun
b)
Verb
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
4.
Which sentence uses the word pungent correctly as a noun?
a)
The pungent cheese was unbearable.
b)
The toilet pungent my nose.
c)
My pungent was embarrassing.
d)
Pungent is my middle name.
5.
She was hoping for some reciprocal comment after saying good bye, but her friend said nothing. In this sentence, what does the word reciprocal mean?
a)
anger or frustration
b)
given or felt by each other, done in return
c)
calm, friendly
d)
giving back to the community
6.
Once the sun had set, the vigil lasted several hours. In this sentence, what does the word vigil mean?
a)
a sporting event that is incredibly important
b)
a ceremony that only happens before Easter
c)
a devotional watching, keeping awake during customary sleeping hours
d)
a time of fasting and prayer
7.
She sued two newspapers for libel. Which part of speech is the word libel?
a)
Adjective
b)
Verb
c)
Noun
d)
Adverb
8.
In which sentence is the word impenetrable used correctly as an adjective.
a)
The impenetrable vault couldn't be opened using dynamite.
b)
I impenetrabled the vault.
c)
The vault was impenetrable.
d)
The bank heist impenetrably.
9.
The singer's shrill voice was difficult to replicate. In this sentence, which part of speech is the word shrill?
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
10.
In which sentence is the word permeate, a verb, used correctly?
a)
The song permeated through his brain all day.
b)
Permeate is what happens to lake water that goes everywhere.
11.
In which sentence is implore, a verb, used correctly?
a)
Implore is hard.
b)
I implore all of Great Bends natives to vote for the clean water initiative.
12.
I was torn asunder by the sad speech during the assembly. In this sentence, which part of speech is the word asunder?
a)
adjective
b)
noun
c)
verb
d)
adverb
13.
What does the word sinister mean?
a)
sad, unhappy
b)
evil, bad, or wicked
c)
moderately grumpy
d)
a type of broom
14.
The juxtaposition of roses and daisies in the painting showed the relationship between war and peace. What does the word juxtaposition mean?
a)
When an author uses words to move the story along
b)
a type of painting used by most artests
c)
two or more things placed side by side to emphasize the link or contrast.
d)
two or more things that are synonyms
15.
In which sentence is succulent, an adjective, used correctly?
a)
I potted the succulent yesterday.
b)
The succulent fruit dripped down my chin.
16.
The man's facade hid the his depression and paranoia. In this sentence, what does the word facade mean?
a)
front of a building; showy misrepresentation intended to conceal something unpleasant
b)
a misrepresentation of feelings
c)
a type of facial tick that is know to hide insecurities
d)
a type of mind reading
17.
During a car chase, I eluded the cops and made it home in time for dinner. In this sentence, elude is used as a verb.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
Which part of speech is the word scrutinize?
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
19.
Which sentence uses the word disarray as a noun?
a)
I was disarrayed by the mess in front of me.
b)
The woman's hair was in disarray.
20.
What does the word robust mean?
a)
strong and healthy
b)
a type of robot
c)
a type of rust
d)
manly features
21.
What does the word whim mean?
a)
a type of feather
b)
a reaction to someone expressing a serious desire
c)
a sudden thought, idea, or desire
d)
a shoe
22.
The haughty bar tender thought he was better then everyone else. In this sentence, the word haughty is used as a adjective.
a)
True
b)
False
23.
What does the word florid mean?
a)
what happens to you after running
b)
going fast
c)
a type of flower arangement
d)
a healthy reddish color
24.
In which sentence is the word rancor, a noun, used correctly?
a)
I was rancored by the sudden dislike of turkey.
b)
The rancor between our two professions stems from years of media bias.
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