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WorksheetsWeek 14 Vocabulary
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which word means 'to speak or argue strongly in favor of' if used as a verb or 'a strong desire' if used as a noun?
a)
urge
b)
tactful
c)
belfry
d)
critique
2.
The basketball coach had to __________ her star player to control the __________ to take wild shots.
a)
urge
b)
tactful
c)
belfry
d)
critique
3.
Which word means 'thoughtful and sensitive in dealing with others'?
a)
urge
b)
tactful
c)
belfry
d)
critique
4.
The __________ waiter quickly and quietly removed the glass of water with a fly in it.
a)
urge
b)
tactful
c)
belfry
d)
critique
5.
Which word means a tower where bells are hung?
a)
urge
b)
tactful
c)
belfry
d)
critique
6.
The bell ringer climbed to the winding staircase to the ________ every evening at 5:00 to ring the hour.
a)
urge
b)
tactful
c)
belfry
d)
critique
7.
Which word means 'to give an opinion of the positive and negative points of something'?
a)
urge
b)
tactful
c)
belfry
d)
critique
8.
Before I write my final story draft, I will ask some classmates to _____________ my rough draft to get ideas for ways to improve the plot.
a)
urge
b)
tactful
c)
belfry
d)
critique
9.
Please ________ my story so I can use your comments to rewrite it.
a)
urge
b)
tactful
c)
belfry
d)
critique
10.
The old-fashioned schoolhouse has a _________ with a large iron bell.
a)
urge
b)
tactful
c)
belfry
d)
critique
11.
I _________ you to put off your trip until the storm is over.
a)
urge
b)
tactful
c)
belfry
d)
critique
12.
I don't mind having my scout leader critique my projects, because he is always _______.
a)
urge
b)
tactful
c)
belfry
d)
critique
13.
Our doctor urged us to eat more vegetables.
Which definition of the word urge is used in the sentence above?
Which definition of the word urge is used in the sentence above?
a)
to speak or argue strongly in favor of (verb)
b)
a strong desire (noun)
14.
Max had to fight the urge to take a fourth piece of cake.
Which definition of the word urge is used in the sentence above?
Which definition of the word urge is used in the sentence above?
a)
to speak or argue strongly in favor of (verb)
b)
a strong desire (noun)
15.
I strongly urge you to start studying for next Friday's test.
Which definition of the word urge is used in the sentence above?
Which definition of the word urge is used in the sentence above?
a)
to speak or argue strongly in favor of (verb)
b)
a strong desire (noun)
16.
Which of the following sentences is an example of tactful speech?
a)
Turn down that music right now!
b)
Do you think you could use your earphones to listen to your music please?
c)
Your story is really boring.
17.
Which of these following would probably not be found in a belfry?
a)
stairs
b)
a bell
c)
a rope
d)
a penguin
18.
Which of the following gets paid to critique movies?
a)
the audience
b)
the direcot
c)
a movie critic
d)
a movie theater usher
19.
Which word or phrase has the same meaning as belfry?
a)
belle of the ball
b)
dinner bell
c)
cowbell
d)
bell tower
20.
Which word is an antonym for tactful?
a)
insensitive
b)
inefficient
c)
insurmontable
d)
inexpressible
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