Worksheets"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson Vocabulary
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
given, produced, or existing in large amounts
a)
profusely
b)
assembled
c)
boisterous
d)
jovial
2.
to collect (things) or gather (people) into one place or group
a)
assembled
b)
conducted
c)
petulantly
d)
stoutly
3.
used to describe something that is done without energy or enthusiasm because of habit or because it is expected
a)
perfunctory
b)
profusely
c)
petulantly
d)
paraphernalia
4.
feeling or showing doubt about doing something : not willing or eager to do something
a)
reluctantly
b)
boisterous
c)
conducted
d)
profusely
5.
objects that are used to do a particular activity : objects of a particular kind
a)
paraphernalia
b)
ritual
c)
chant
d)
jovial
6.
a word or phrase that is repeated in a rhythmic way usually loudly and by a group of people
a)
chant
b)
jovial
c)
paraphernalia
d)
shabbier
7.
a formal ceremony or series of acts that is always performed in the same way
a)
ritual
b)
perfunctory
c)
chant
d)
shabbier
8.
in poor condition especially because of age or use
a)
shabby
b)
profuse
c)
stout
d)
petulant
9.
very noisy and active in a lively way
a)
boisterous
b)
petulant
c)
ritual
d)
chant
10.
to plan and do (something, such as an activity)
a)
conduct
b)
assemble
c)
ritual
d)
stout
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