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Vocabulary Chapters 11 & 12

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Read the following sentences. For each sentence decide the most appropriate synonym for the blue-colored word used in the sentence. 
a)
I understand what to do.
b)
I didn't read the question.
2.
The car came to an abrupt stop. 
a)
screeching 
b)
sudden 
c)
sliding 
3.
The tree was so gnarled that it could not be used for lumber. 
a)
hard 
b)
bare 
c)
twisted 
4.
We walked to the bluff for a better view. 
a)
wall 
b)
gruff 
c)
cliff 
5.
Initially, we thought it was a good idea. 
a)
quickly 
b)
at first 
c)
at last 
6.
He was literally seven feet tall. 
a)
nearly 
b)
more than 
c)
really 
7.
The rams lunged at each other. 
a)
jabbed 
b)
rushed 
c)
breathed 
8.
The sound became fainter as we listened. 
a)
paler 
b)
weaker 
c)
recorded 
9.
The boy was depressed because of his bad grades. 
a)
disheartened 
b)
angry 
c)
afraid 
10.
Brian needed a staggering amount of wood for the fire. 
a)
overwhelming 
b)
crooked 
c)
moderate 
11.
The pathway tapered toward the top. 
a)
narrowed 
b)
combed 
c)
crowded 
12.
Flailing at the mosquitos was not very effective. 
a)
jumping up 
b)
pushing 
c)
swinging arms 
13.
With persistent effort, Andrew finally reached his goal. 
a)
little 
b)
unsteady 
c)
steadfast