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Wordly Wise Book 7 Lesson 14 Test

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A plausible excuse

a)

seems true

b)

is certainly true

c)

is probably untrue

d)

in certainly untrue

2.

An alleged criminal is someone who

a)

has definitely committed a crime

b)

has been accused of a crime

c)

accuses someone else of a crime

d)

is in charge of a criminal court

3.

Pablo had an incredulous look on his face. This showed that he was feeling

a)

very angry

b)

disbelief

c)

mildly confused

d)

joyful

4.

The United States Congress and the British Parliament are counterparts. This means that Congress and Parliament have

a)

different roles

b)

the same leader

c)

similar roles

d)

a different number of members

5.

Which is an example of pandering?

a)

Annie congratulating her brother at his high school graduation

b)

a game company designing and selling violent video games to young teens

c)

Vladimir's parents giving him an allowance in exchange for doing chores

d)

a teacher giving good grades to students who have earned them

6.

Which of these is MOST likely to be found in a menagerie?

a)

monkeys

b)

violins

c)

CDs

d)

magazines

7.

A SYNONYM for dismal is

a)

complicated

b)

irritating

c)

eerie

d)

depressing

8.

A SYNONYM for enthralled is

a)

interested

b)

puzzled

c)

captivated

d)

amused

9.

A SYNONYM for incredulous is

a)

skeptical

b)

fabulous

c)

fascinating

d)

furious

10.

A SYNONYM for legendary is

a)

courageous

b)

generous

c)

famous

d)

reliable

11.

A SYNONYM for lurk is

a)

croak

b)

prowl

c)

creak

d)

crawl

12.

A SYNONYM for naive is

a)

gentle

b)

innocent

c)

pale

d)

soft

13.

A SYNONYM for preposterous is

a)

unexpected

b)

prominent

c)

courageous

d)

ridiculous

14.

A SYNONYM for incredulity is

a)

creativity

b)

fantasy

c)

terror

d)

disbelief

15.

An ANTONYM for allegation is

a)

question

b)

statement

c)

fact

d)

crime

16.

An ANTONYM for conclusive is

a)

unconvincing

b)

uncomfortable

c)

underground

d)

courageous

17.

An ANTONYM for dismal is

a)

sunny

b)

dry

c)

windy

d)

smooth

18.

An ANTONYM for enthralling is

a)

cautious

b)

arduous

c)

tedious

d)

comforting

19.

An ANTONYM for exotic is

a)

ordinary

b)

healthful

c)

reliable

d)

pleasant

20.

An ANTONYM for naive is

a)

dangerous

b)

reckless

c)

obedient

d)

experienced

21.

An ANTONYM for scrupulous is

a)

dishonest

b)

timid

c)

comforting

d)

rural

22.

promise : pledge ::

a)

allege : wonder

b)

allege : prove

c)

allege : claim

d)

allege : excuse

23.

fictional : Harry Potter ::

a)

legendary : Charlotte's Web

b)

legendary : Paul Bunyon

c)

legendary : Peter Rabbit

d)

legendary : the president of the United States

24.

sloppy : careless ::

a)

scrupulous : creepy

b)

scrupulous : careful

c)

scrupulous : unreliable

d)

scrupulous : uncertain