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WorksheetsFreshmen Honors WOW 08
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
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1.
By nearly imperceptible modulations I could hear the change.
Yann Martel -- Life of Pi
The definition of the red word is:
Yann Martel -- Life of Pi
The definition of the red word is:
a)
impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses
b)
observation of one's own mental and emotional processes
c)
of the nature of or expressing a command
d)
entitled to more than ordinary consideration or notice
2.
The rest of his body rocked almost imperceptibly inside his white shirt, marking time, keeping his rhythm.
Barbara Kingsolver -- The Poisonwood Bible
What part of speech, derived from the word "imperceptible", is the red word?
Barbara Kingsolver -- The Poisonwood Bible
What part of speech, derived from the word "imperceptible", is the red word?
a)
Adjective
b)
Adverb
c)
Noun
d)
Verb
3.
What has it been but a system of hypocrisy and deceit,—espionage, and treachery?
Jane Austen -- Emma
The best definition for the word in red is:
Jane Austen -- Emma
The best definition for the word in red is:
a)
pretending to have moral standards while not living up to them
b)
violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar
c)
a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument
d)
an intricate and confusing arrangement.
4.
"I am? You hypocritical swine!" There was nothing but silence and blackness behind us now.
Stephenie Meyer -- The Host
The red word is what part of speech:
Stephenie Meyer -- The Host
The red word is what part of speech:
a)
Adjective
b)
Adverb
c)
Verb
d)
Noun
5.
"Hello, Wilson, old man," said Tom, slapping him jovially on the shoulder.
F. Scott Fitzgerald -- The Great Gatsby
A synonym for the red word could be:
F. Scott Fitzgerald -- The Great Gatsby
A synonym for the red word could be:
a)
Cheerfully
b)
Gloomily
c)
Strongly
d)
Jokingly
6.
I noticed that Mr. Pumblechook in his hospitality appeared to forget that he had made a present of the wine, but took the bottle from Mrs. Joe and had all the credit of handing it about in a gush of _________.
Charles Dickens -- Great Expectations
Which form of the word best fits in the sentence?
Charles Dickens -- Great Expectations
Which form of the word best fits in the sentence?
a)
joviality
b)
jovial
c)
jovially
d)
jovialing
7.
Then an unmistakable voice rose above the tumult and there was immediate silence.
Chinua Achebe -- Things Fall Apart
The definition of the red word is:
Chinua Achebe -- Things Fall Apart
The definition of the red word is:
a)
loud noise — usually created by an unrestrained crowd or some kind of confusion
b)
highly distressing agitation of mind or feeling
c)
a fall from a position of power or authority
d)
marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action
8.
A great cry went up from the people as they saw crashing,________ waters fill the dark hole.
Rudolfo Anaya -- Bless Me, Ultima
Which form of the word best fits in the sentence?
Rudolfo Anaya -- Bless Me, Ultima
Which form of the word best fits in the sentence?
a)
tumultuous
b)
tumulting
c)
tumult
d)
tumultuously
9.
I was wretched looking, damp from rain and dust-covered and squatting in a mound of debris.
Ransom Riggs -- Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
The best synonym for the red word could be:
Ransom Riggs -- Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
The best synonym for the red word could be:
a)
Pitiful
b)
Ugly
c)
Imperceivable
d)
Jovial
10.
With those children, he thought, that wretched woman must lead a life of terror.
George Orwell -- 1984
What part of speech is the red word?
George Orwell -- 1984
What part of speech is the red word?
a)
Adjective
b)
Noun
c)
Adverb
d)
Verb
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