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Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 12mins
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Class
Date
1.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned
c)
slept
d)
sunbathed
2.
The most TRAGIC part of the movie was the war, which caused many people to lose their homes.
a)
fantasy, dream
b)
disastrous, awful
c)
extremely happy
3.
I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.
a)
hungry
b)
thirsty
c)
sleepy
4.
Does this word have a positive or negative sound to it?
She was the mastermind behind our most successful class fundraiser ever.
She was the mastermind behind our most successful class fundraiser ever.
a)
positive
b)
both
c)
negative
d)
none
5.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.
a)
Pleased
b)
Surprised
c)
Frustrated
d)
Disgusted
6.
Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.
a)
skilled
b)
beginner
c)
professional
7.
The shallow river was usually easy for hikers to
wade across. However, the
recent heavy rains had turned it into a rushing torrent, too treacherous to cross.
wade across. However, the
recent heavy rains had turned it into a rushing torrent, too treacherous to cross.
a)
dangerous
b)
wet
c)
muddy
d)
foggy
8.
In order to be eligible for the life guard program, participants had to take First
Aid training and be advanced swimmers.
Aid training and be advanced swimmers.
a)
qualified
b)
rejected
c)
observed
d)
away
9.
It rained all day. It was a gloomy day.
What does gloomy mean?
What does gloomy mean?
a)
sunny
b)
cloudy
c)
bright
10.
Grandpa didn't know that is was going to rain on the fishing trip, and now he had to alter his plans.
a)
continue
b)
change
c)
help
d)
swim
11.
Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.
a)
gloomy
b)
red
c)
shining
d)
fun
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