WorksheetsEng IV Vocab #1
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the definition of bane?
a)
the hair of a horse
b)
to dislike a monster
c)
cause of great distress or annoyance
d)
skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
2.
Which sentence best uses for the word havoc?
a)
My havoc monster has really sharp teeth.
b)
Will you havoc the villagers?
c)
I havoc my teacher until I receive an A in English.
d)
The monster wreaked havoc on the village, causing the people to run for their lives.
3.
What is the definition of prowess?
a)
excitement over a particular task
b)
skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
c)
a nun or postulant from Beowulf
d)
to be stealthy
4.
Which words are synonyms for purge?
a)
cleanse, wash, absolve
b)
toss, throw
c)
run, chase, fly
d)
wash, dry, repeat
5.
Which sentence best uses the word ravenous?
a)
I ravenoused the school children and ate every bite.
b)
The ravenous teacher pounced on her lunch.
c)
It is foolish to ravenouse after an old flame.
d)
The ravenous is an excellent flyer.
6.
Which words are synonyms for scourge?
a)
howl, bawl, yowl
b)
fire, water, earth
c)
beat, hit, music
d)
affliction, plague, torment
7.
Which words are synonyms for wail?
a)
kick, scream, fight
b)
loud, unruly, mob
c)
howl, bawl, yowl
d)
wipe, scorn, bash
8.
Which sentence best uses the word venerable?
a)
I venerabled the house in preparation of the king's visit.
b)
The venerable hero was welcomed to the village.
c)
Venerable was the hero.
d)
The well-groomed hero fought venerabley for the land.
9.
Which words are antonyms for the word archaic?
a)
script, graffiti, paintings
b)
old, obsolete, bygone
c)
modern, new
d)
arch, round, dome
10.
Which words are synonyms for conjecture?
a)
speculation, assumption, theory
b)
conjure, create, conflict
c)
confident, brilliant, smart
d)
moody, broody, sad
11.
Which sentence best uses the word eminent?
a)
unknown, unclear
b)
renowned, illustrious, distinguished
c)
The eminent king was loved by his people.
d)
The king eminented his old ways and became a great leader.
12.
What is the definition for tribulation?
a)
a cause of great trouble or suffering
b)
a trial brought about by ancient beasts
c)
a trial brought about by current beasts
d)
a type of french bread
13.
What is the definition of grievous?
a)
a mistake that can be fixed
b)
light and fluffy in nature
c)
very severe or serious
d)
a no good day
14.
Which sentence best uses the word summons?
a)
The summons told the woman she was to appear in court the following day.
b)
It was a bright summons day.
c)
My dog swam summonly around the lake.
d)
Summons is my best friend.
15.
What is the definition of lexicon?
a)
a convention where fans dress up
b)
a particular accent
c)
the vocabulary of a person
d)
how different words are used in a sentence
16.
What is the definition of venture?
a)
a journey to the center of the earth
b)
a risky or daring journey; dare to go somewhere
c)
a daring acrobatic act
d)
a risky idea for a king
17.
What is the definition of abode?
a)
a place in the center of a town
b)
a hut made out of clay used for houses
c)
a quiet grove of trees
d)
a place of residence
18.
Which sentence best uses the word irksome?
a)
I irksomed the king and found myself being made the court jester.
b)
The irksome childe refused to use his inside voice.
c)
I walked irksomely down the stairs.
d)
Irksome found a way home.
19.
Which words are synonyms for loath?
a)
excited, ready, able
b)
disrespectful, hated, sadness
c)
lion, tiger, bear
d)
reluctant, unwilling, disinclined
20.
Which sentence best uses the word emblazon?
a)
The emblazon was loud.
b)
The shield was emblazoned with the family crest.
c)
I always emblazon clowns when I meet them.
d)
The emblazon room is similar to that of a spa.
21.
Approximately how old is Beowulf when he fights the dragon?
a)
15
b)
35
c)
70
d)
55
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