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ELA 8 Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
This word means to have or show a strong interest in or enthusiasm for something.
a)
Benign
b)
Avid
c)
Convey
d)
Articulate
2.
What is the definition of the word articulate?
a)
having an eager desire for something
b)
make (an idea, impression, or feeling) known or understandable to someone
c)
having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently
d)
rebuke or reprimand severely
3.
The naughty child was ___________ by her mother for disobeying her.
a)
Chastised
b)
Disdain
c)
Benign
d)
Conveyed
4.
This word means showing or expressing a gentleness or kindness.
a)
Convey
b)
Benign
c)
Disdain
d)
Articulate
5.
Amy showed great _________ for reality shows, claiming they were useless and staged.
a)
Benign
b)
Avid
c)
Chastise
d)
Disdain
6.
Before speaking it is important to consider the tone that is being ____________.
a)
Conveyed
b)
Chastised
c)
Avid
d)
Disdain
7.
Thankfully the tumor was _________ and was not harmful to the patient.
a)
Articulate
b)
Avid
c)
Benign
d)
Convey
8.
This word means to think unworthy of notice or consider beneath oneself
a)
Avid
b)
Benign
c)
Chastise
d)
Disdain
9.
Joe was an __________ reader, it was rare to see him without a book in his hand.
a)
Avid
b)
Articulate
c)
Convey
d)
Benign
10.
_______ is a synonym for the word articulate.
a)
unclear
b)
incoherent
c)
well-spoken
d)
obscure