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Eyewitness/Leaving Desire

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The word compel means to --

a)

frustrate by throwing into disorder

b)

pressure by force

c)

start and stop at intervals

d)

understand the feelings of another

2.

"Dynamite was lavishly used, and many of San Francisco's proudest structures were crumbled." In this sentence, lavishly means --

a)

extravagantly

b)

great destruction or damage

c)

in a state of alertness

d)

a possible danger; threat

3.

Which of the following words mean a possible danger; threat?

a)

disconcert

b)

devastation

c)

compel

d)

menace

4.

"A large Akita was standing next to him, ears perked vigilantly." In this sentence, the word vigilantly means --

a)

to pressure by force

b)

to ruffle; to frustrate by throwing into disorder

c)

starting and stopping at intervals

d)

in a state of alertness; watchful

5.

The word intermittently means --

a)

understanding the feelings of another

b)

starting and stopping at intervals

c)

giving up

d)

frustrating someone

6.

"The dog reemerged on the balcony, appearing disconcerted and watchful." In this sentence, the word disconcerted means --

a)

to ruffle; to frustrate by throwing into disorder

b)

to pressure by force

c)

great destruction or damage

d)

possible danger or threat

7.

Hurricanes and fires can cause widespread devastation. Devastation means --

a)

frustration

b)

extravagant; luxurious

c)

great destruction or damage

d)

pressure by force

8.

Having empathy for someone means to --

a)

to be in a state of alertness; watchful

b)

to understand the feelings of another

c)

to pressure by force

d)

to be a danger; threat