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Wordly Wise Level 6 Lesson 5

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

She is a very hard-working artist. To produce ten thousand paintings in fourteen years shows great ____________.

a)

tranquility

b)

inscription

c)

diligence

d)

posture

2.

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

These mountains have a calming effect on those who see them. There is an air of ________ about them that appeals to people.

a)

tranquility

b)

deftness

c)

posture

d)

eclipse

3.

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

A visit to the local zoo gave Yani her first subject and inspiration to paint. The young girl was ____________ by what she saw there.

a)

stifled

b)

shrouded

c)

versatile

d)

captivated

4.

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

Her favorite animals were the monkeys. Their _________ appealed to the little girl's sense of fun.

a)

antics

b)

attire

c)

shroud

d)

deft

5.

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

John paints a great variety of subjects. His _______ extends to landscapes, still life, and animal studies.

a)

versatility

b)

eclipse

c)

attire

d)

antics

6.

Determine the synonym of the following word:

deft

a)

skillful

b)

innate

c)

attire

d)

captivate

7.

Determine the synonym of the following word:

peaceful

a)

versatile

b)

tranquil

c)

squalor

d)

eclipse

8.

Determine the synonym of the underlined word in the sentence.

The stone's inscription was hard to read.

a)

purpose

b)

structure

c)

age

d)

writing

9.

Determine the synonym of the underlined word in the sentence.

The children stifled their giggles during class.

a)

finished

b)

silenced

c)

delayed

d)

squealed

10.

Determine the synonym of the underlined word in the sentence.

The old house by the lake was shrouded by fog.

a)

misted

b)

soaked

c)

covered

d)

dominated

11.

A tranquil scene might be

a)

a storm at sea

b)

a blizzard blowing across the plains

c)

the rides at a fair

d)

a mountain lake on a sunny day

12.

A dress with versatility is

a)

rainproof

b)

useful for many occasions

c)

worn over other clothing

d)

made to last a long time

13.

Squirrels have an innate urge to store food. This means that squirrels

a)

do not know how to store food

b)

sometimes have the urge to store food

c)

know how to store food without being taught

d)

are trained by their parents to store food

14.

Shrouds are used to

a)

cover dead bodies

b)

cover a bride's head during a wedding

c)

cover tables

d)

cover beds

15.

The novel evolved in the 1700s. This means that it

a)

was like modern novels right from the beginning

b)

slowly developed and changed during the 1700s

c)

disappeared in the 1700s due to lack of interest

d)

declined in the 1700s

16.

To improve your posture, you should

a)

study longer hours

b)

spend more time practicing

c)

sit up straight

d)

cut junk foods out of your diet

17.

A versatile writer might produce

a)

essays, novels, and poetry

b)

one novel every five years

c)

two novels a year

d)

magazine articles on the same subject

18.

The director attired the actors. Attired means

a)

gazed at

b)

criticized

c)

dressed

d)

scrubbed

19.

They postured as wealthy people even though they didn't have a lot of money. This means that they

a)

were naturally arrogant and full of themselves

b)

had become rich late in life

c)

weren't wealthy but pretended to be

d)

posed for a lot of pictures

20.

Evolution is

a)

the study of the earth's history

b)

the study of the movement of the planets

c)

a sudden change of present conditions

d)

the long, slow process of change

21.

Determine the antonym of the underlined word in the sentence.

The performance captivated everyone.

a)

outlasted

b)

interested

c)

disgusted

d)

attracted

22.

Determine the antonym of the underlined word in the sentence.

The painters have been diligent.

a)

creative

b)

careless

c)

active

d)

unimaginative

23.

Determine the antonym of the underlined word in the sentence.

Patrick has deft fingers.

a)

long

b)

quick

c)

short

d)

clumsy

24.

Determine the antonym of the underlined word in the sentence.

They came up with a tentative solution.

a)

disagreeable

b)

approximate

c)

definite

d)

foolish

25.

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

Yani chose not to dress in traditional Chinese style. She prefers western _______ and is most comfortable wearing shirts and denim shorts.

a)

attire

b)

antics

c)

posture

d)

shroud