WorksheetsSpelling/Grammar/Vocabulary Exam #1
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
maximize
make as small as possible
make equal in size
fascinate or hypnotize
increase to the greatest amount
evade
vary
avoid, usually by cleverness
wash over
send out, usually over the air
enhance
avoid or escape
approve or support
handle carefully
increase in beauty or value
impede
explode
beg forgiveness
stop
slow down
retract
grip
redraw
take back
pull
The United States is________for its many beautiful national parks.
giddy
renowned
innocuous
convoluted
Hannah was stung by Jean's comment, but the others thought it was____________.
insuperable
wary
interminable
innocuous
Annie put a sack of groceries in each arm to______the weight distribution.
rationalize
immobilize
equalize
maximize
A stiff cast is used to________a broken bone so it can heal.
refute
immobilize
endorse
impede
In a baseball game, a batter might feel______because of an umpire's bad call.
recourse
remorse
resentment
giddy
Which one is spelled correctly
tarriff
tarrif
tariff
Which one is spelled correctly?
parrallel
parallel
parralel
Which one is spelled correctly?
occuppation
occupation
ocuppation
Which one is spelled correctly?
ireggular
irreggular
irregular
Which one is spelled correctly?
comision
commision
commission
to make a hole through
pierce
besiege
sleigh
yield
to give right away to another
caffeine
yield
pierce
sleigh
to surround with armed forces
caffeine
sleigh
besiege
yield
a horse-drawn vehicle used on snow or ice
sleigh
yield
pierce
besiege
a stimulant found in coffee and cola
yield
caffeine
besiege
sleigh
My sister Pam marches in the band.
Which is the appositive?
Pam
in the band
My sister
marches
That recliner, a lumpy old chair, is my uncle's favorite.
Which is the appositive phrase?
That recliner
my uncle's favorite
a lumpy old chair
My best friend Roberto is the treasurer of the Drama Club.
Which is the appositive?
the Drama Club
Roberto
My best friend
the treasurer
My cousin Tim came to watch me in the play
Which is the appositive?
Tim
My cousin
in the play
watch
Our favorite spot is Camp Lightfoot, a peaceful retreat.
Which is the appositive phrase?
Our favorite spot
Camp Lightfoot
a peaceful retreat
Is it a participle or gerund?
Erin's hobby is ballet dancing.
Participle
Gerund
Is it a participle or gerund?
Exercising is a good stress reliever.
Participle
Gerund
Is it a participle or gerund?
Our cabin did not have running water.
Participle
Gerund
Is it a participle or gerund?
Having written the letter, I mailed it promptly.
Participle
Gerund
Is it a participle or gerund?
Studying is necessary for good grades.
Participle
Gerund
