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Ms. Dudley's Scantron Test Review

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which word means the same as the underlined word?

The policeman scanned the room for evidence of the crime.

a)

judged

b)

recorded

c)

surveyed

d)

returned

2.

Choose the word that means the same, or almost the same, as the underlined word.

The glistening rock stood out against the mountain of snow.

a)

dull

b)

shimmering

c)

enormous

d)

sharp

3.

Choose the word that is the best synonym for the underlined word.

Mr. Wendzell altered the lesson plan.

a)

maintained

b)

sustained

c)

printed

d)

changed

4.

Choose the best meaning for the underlined word.

Jeremy miscalculated the size of the party and brought too much food.

a)

intended

b)

estimated

c)

determined

d)

misjudged

5.

Choose the best meaning for the underlined word.

Craig turned in his essay late due to his mismanagement of time.

a)

bad timing

b)

inability

c)

poor handling

d)

control

6.

Which of the following facts about BEARS is true?

a)

A GRIZZLY BEAR'S BITE IS STRONG ENOUGH TO CRUSH A BOWLING BALL.

b)

A GRIZZLY BEAR CAN RUN FASTER THAN A HORSE WHEN FRIGHTENED.

c)

A GRIZZLY BEAR CAN SLEEP STANDING UP.

7.

Choose the best meaning for the underlined word.

Ms. Tryling forewarned the students of the exam.

a)

warned in advance

b)

did not warn

c)

warned after

d)

WARNING FOR WHAT!? RUN!

8.

Choose the word that means the opposite of the underlined word.

The sanitary bathroom passed the inspection.

a)

clean

b)

dirty

c)

healthy

d)

smelly

9.

Choose the word that means the opposite of the underlined word.

Sandra and Frieda had a mutual friend from swimming class.

a)

common

b)

shared

c)

different

d)

caring

10.

Choose the word that means the opposite of the underlined word.

The meager donation was still greatly appreciated.

a)

generous

b)

tiny

c)

helpful

d)

inadequate

11.

Choose the word that means the opposite of the underlined word.

Mr. Willis will prolong the class.

a)

continue

b)

lengthen

c)

surprise

d)

shorten

12.

Choose the best meaning for the underlined word.

Cheryl hastily caught the vase before it fell to the floor.

a)

slightly

b)

smartly

c)

slyly

d)

quickly

13.

BLUE JAYS ___________ TO SCARE AWAY OTHER BIRDS.

a)

FLAP THEIR WINGS AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE

b)

MIMIC HAWKS' CALLS

c)

FLY DIRECTLY AT THE OTHER BIRDS

d)

DROP ACORNS ON THE GROUND

14.

Choose the best meaning for the underlined word.

The woman in the extravagant fur coat looked out of place. She was eating in a fast-food restaurant.

a)

dirty

b)

fancy

c)

old

d)

slim

15.

Choose the best meaning for the underlined word.

Suzy is irked when the carpool picks her up late.

a)

sad

b)

happy

c)

annoyed

d)

confused

16.

Choose the best meaning for the underlined word.

That cereal is fortified with many vitamins and minerals.

a)

enriched

b)

erased

c)

corrupted

d)

harmed

17.

Read the sentence and choose the best meaning for the underlined word.

After the party, the once-tidy apartment was in complete disarray.

a)

harmony

b)

confusion

c)

disorder

18.

Choose the word that is the base or root of the word:

mobilize

mobility

mobilization

immobile

a)

mob

b)

bil

c)

bilize

d)

mobile

19.

Choose the word that is the base or root of the words.

illogic

logical

logician

logicalness

a)

logic

b)

ill

c)

logical

d)

ness

20.

ANTEATERS DON'T HAVE TEETH.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

21.

Choose the word that is the base or root of the words.

ultramodern

modernize

modernism

modernly

a)

modernize

b)

modern

c)

mod

d)

mode

22.

Choose the word that best completes both sentences.

Attached to the ____________ was a sign that noted the beginning of the trail.

The soldier stood on guard at his ____________ for a four hour shift.

a)

station

b)

post

c)

beam

d)

rod

23.

Choose the word that best completes both sentences.

The ___________ of orders for the concert tickets was overwhelming!

Each _____________ of the encyclopedia set contains different information.

a)

volume

b)

edition

c)

voucher

d)

scroll

24.

Choose the word that best completes both sentences.

The boa constrictor was eighteen __________ long.

She got her ____________ wet in the rain puddles.

a)

shoes

b)

yards

c)

inches

d)

feet

25.

Choose the word that best completes both sentences.

We must be home by the __________ of midnight.

She signed her name with one quick __________.

a)

tone

b)

stroke

c)

swift

d)

touch

26.

Select the word that correctly completes the sentence.

Date is to calendar as time is to __________.

a)

minute

b)

second

c)

day

d)

clock

27.

IN 1924, A LABRADOR RETRIEVER WAS SENTENCED TO LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE AT EASTERN STATE PENITENTIARY FOR _______________.

a)

RUNNING AWAY FROM THE WARDEN TOO MANY TIMES.

b)

BEING USED TO SMUGGLE IN CONTRABAND TO PRISONERS.

c)

KILLING THE GOVERNOR'S CAT.

28.

Select the word that correctly completes the sentence.

Letters are to language as notes are to __________.

a)

flats

b)

staff

c)

tune

d)

music

29.

Select the word that correctly completes the sentence.

Submarine is to airplane as fish is to _______________.

a)

yacht

b)

dolphin

c)

bird

d)

land

30.

Read each sentence carefully. Choose the answer that uses the underlined word incorrectly.

a)

The musician played the wrong chord.

b)

My voice is hoarse.

c)

My grandfather told us a tail.

d)

I tied a double knot in my shoelace and couldn't get it out.

31.

Read each sentence carefully. Choose the answer that uses the underlined word incorrectly.

a)

He would like to buy two pears and three oranges.

b)

We went every which way through the maze of mirrors.

c)

Every time I here this song, I feel sad.

d)

My great grandfather mined ore to make a living.

32.

Read each sentence carefully. Choose the answer that uses the underlined word incorrectly.

a)

That is their car.

b)

We cannot accept the generous gift.

c)

I excepted the gift.

d)

Don't bring anything except your pencil.

33.

Read each sentence carefully. Choose the answer that uses the underlined word incorrectly

a)

Marcy took out a lone for over a million dollars.

b)

The settlers rode for miles across the plains.

c)

Hurry! Reel in the fish before it escapes.

d)

The sun's rays warmed the kitten as it took an afternoon nap.

34.

Read the sentence and decide if it is a fact, an opinion, or both.

Michael Jordan is the best basketball player in the history of the game; he won more MVP awards than any other player.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

c)

both fact and opinion

35.

THE PEACOCK MANTIS SHRIMP CAN THROW A PUNCH AT ________, ACCELERATING QUICKER THAN A .22-CALIBER BULLET.

a)

5 MPH

b)

3.5 MPH

c)

50 MPH

d)

20 MPH