WorksheetsSzabo's Wordly Wise Book 6, Lesson 5
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 19mins
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1.
Choose two phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses the words from the word list.
a)
To evolve is to pretend to a position one doesn't really hold.
b)
To evolve is to remain in one position.
c)
To posture is to remain in one position.
d)
To posture is to pretend to a position one doesn't really hold.
2.
Choose two phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses the words from the word list.
a)
To attire someone is to dress that person.
b)
To captive someone is to make fun of that person.
c)
To captive someone is to dress that person.
d)
To attire someone someone is to make fun of that person
3.
Choose two phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses the words from the word list.
a)
A deft move is one that is repeated over and over.
b)
A deft move is one that is made in an uncertain way.
c)
A tentative move is one that is made in an uncertain way.
d)
A tentative move is one that is repeated over and over
4.
Choose two phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses the words from the word list.
a)
Tranquility is gradual change over time.
b)
Tranquility is the ability to do many things well.
c)
Evolution is the ability to do many things well.
d)
Evolution is gradual change over time
5.
Choose two phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses the words from the word list.
a)
A diligent person is one who engages in foolish or playful acts.
b)
A versatile person is one who makes an effort to exercise great care.
c)
A diligent person is one who makes an effort to exercise great care.
d)
A versatile person is one who engages in foolish or playful acts.
6.
Choose two phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses the words from the word list.
a)
To eclipse someone is to cut off that person's supply of air.
b)
To eclipse someone is to fill that person with joy.
c)
To stifle someone is to fill that person with joy
d)
To stifle someone is to cut off someones supply of air
7.
Choose two phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses the words from the word list.
a)
Versatility is the state of being at peace.
b)
Versatility is an unwillingness to change one's mind.
c)
Tranquility is the state of being at peace.
d)
Tranquility is an unwillingness to change one's mind.
8.
Choose two phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses the words from the word list.
a)
Something that is inscribed is carried out in secret.
b)
Something that is innate is carried out in secret.
c)
Something that is inscribed is written into a permanent record.
d)
Something that is innate is written into a permanent record.
9.
Choose two phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses the words from the word list.
a)
An eclipse is a covering for a dead body.
b)
An eclipse is a silly or playful act.
c)
A shroud is a covering for a dead body
d)
A shroud is a silly or playful act.
10.
Choose two phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses the words from the word list.
a)
To be deft is to be greatly pleased and interested
b)
To be deft is to be held against one's will.
c)
To be captivated is to be greatly pleased and interested.
d)
To be captivated is to be held against one's will.
11.
Improve each of the following sentences by replacing the red phrase with a word from the word list.
The children's playful acts made their parents roar with laughter.
The children's playful acts made their parents roar with laughter.
a)
antics
b)
posture
c)
attire
d)
versatility
12.
Improve each of the following sentences by replacing the red phrase with a word from the word list.
Your ability to do so many things well was what impressed the voters most.
Your ability to do so many things well was what impressed the voters most.
a)
eclipse
b)
versatility
c)
posture
d)
tranquility
13.
Improve each of the following sentences by replacing the red phrase with a word from the word list.
What is the correct clothing that should be worn for an awards banquet?
What is the correct clothing that should be worn for an awards banquet?
a)
stifle
b)
shroud
c)
posture
d)
attire
14.
Improve each of the following sentences by replacing the red phrase with a word from the word list.
She completely won over the audience with her fine performance.
She completely won over the audience with her fine performance.
a)
captivated
b)
evolved
c)
inscribed
d)
stifled
15.
Improve each of the following sentences by replacing the red phrase with a word from the word list.
I admire the very skillful way you handled what could have been an embarrassing situation.
I admire the very skillful way you handled what could have been an embarrassing situation.
a)
deft
b)
posture
c)
captivated
d)
innate
16.
Improve each of the following sentences by replacing the red phrase with a word from the word list.
When is the next time that the earth will pass directly between the sun's position and that of the moon.
When is the next time that the earth will pass directly between the sun's position and that of the moon.
a)
antic
b)
evolve
c)
eclipse
d)
posture
17.
Improve each of the following sentences by replacing the red phrase with a word from the word list.
My aunt's exceptional vigor was present from the time of her birth; even as an infant she was active and strong.
My aunt's exceptional vigor was present from the time of her birth; even as an infant she was active and strong.
a)
captivated
b)
innate
c)
stifled
d)
shrouded
18.
Improve each of the following sentences by replacing the red phrase with a word from the word list.
Your backache is probably caused by your poor way of holding your body.
Your backache is probably caused by your poor way of holding your body.
a)
shroud
b)
attire
c)
antics
d)
posture
19.
Improve each of the following sentences by replacing the red phrase with a word from the word list.
The bride struggled to hold back a giggle when the nervous bridegroom dropped the ring during the ceremony.
The bride struggled to hold back a giggle when the nervous bridegroom dropped the ring during the ceremony.
a)
shrouded
b)
stifled
c)
captivated
d)
inscribed
20.
Improve each of the following sentences by replacing the red phrase with a word from the word list.
A thick frog hid from sight everything that was in the harbor.
A thick frog hid from sight everything that was in the harbor.
a)
shrouded
b)
stifled
c)
captivated
d)
evolved
21.
For questions 21- 28 choose the correct answer to the questions given.
Which of the following can be versatile?
Which of the following can be versatile?
a)
a tool
b)
a date in history
c)
a thank you note
d)
an iron
22.
Which of the following is an article of attire?
a)
a walking stick
b)
a vest
c)
mud
d)
feet
23.
Which of the following might be an antic?
a)
robbing someone
b)
reading a book
c)
making funny faces
d)
doing homework
24.
Which of the following could be tentative?
a)
a triumph
b)
a movement
c)
a movie
d)
a phone call
25.
Which of the following have evolved?
a)
the sun
b)
a movement
c)
animals
d)
a pedestal
26.
On which of the following might you find an inscription?
a)
the inside of a book cover
b)
a clothing store
c)
on an eclipse
d)
on a tree
27.
Which of the following would you expect to be tranquil?
a)
a hectic chase
b)
World War II
c)
traffic
d)
a rose garden
28.
Which of the following is a posture?
a)
sitting slumped over
b)
dressing up
c)
cooking
d)
skating
29.
What is a synonym of eclipse?
a)
showing
b)
posture
c)
vacate
d)
outshine
30.
What is a synonym of deft?
a)
innate
b)
humid
c)
skillful
d)
clumsy
31.
What is a synonym of tranquil?
a)
peaceful
b)
hidden
c)
versatile
d)
disturbed
32.
What is an antonym of pollute?
a)
contaminate
b)
exchange
c)
purify
d)
propel
33.
What is the synonym of swivel?
a)
turn
b)
inflate
c)
charge
d)
vacate
34.
What is an antonym of hectic?
a)
distinct
b)
calm
c)
rural
d)
urban
35.
What is an antonym of squalid?
a)
terrible
b)
horrible
c)
bad
d)
magnificent
36.
What is a synonym for jeopardy?
a)
protected
b)
danger
c)
safe
d)
secure
37.
What is the synonym of superb?
a)
splendid
b)
poor
c)
inferior
d)
bad
38.
What is the the antonym of propel?
a)
move
b)
detain
c)
power
d)
push
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