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SAT List #10

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Rather than picturing a ferocious and potentially lethal blaze when you imagine a (an) ___________________, visualize a scenic bonfire on the beach at night - complete with toasted marshmallows, hot chocolate, and stargazing.

a)

debacle

b)

labyrinth

c)

enigma

d)

adversity

e)

conflagration

2.

Even after being in her presence on several social occasions, Heidi remains a (an) ___________________ because she hardly speaks and gives only brief answers when she is asked questions.

a)

adversity

b)

confounding

c)

conflagration

d)

enigma

e)

turmoil

3.

Despite the _________________ of her busy afternoons - homework, carpooling, dinner preparation - Annabelle strives to maintain an inner sense of order and calm.

a)

labyrinth

b)

turbulence

c)

enigma

d)

cryptic

e)

precariousness

4.

The dormitory seemed like a (an) ___________________; the bedrooms, hallways, and common living quarters intersected each other in an intricate, maze-like pattern.

a)

quandary

b)

enigma

c)

labyrinth

d)

turmoil

e)

quagmire

5.

Despite Michael's proficiency in mathematics, he still finds advanced algebra _______________ and attends extra-help sessions two mornings a week.

a)

confounding

b)

labyrinthine

c)

turbulent

d)

adversary

e)

quagmire

6.

6. For questions 6 -10: Based on the context in which each underlined word is used, identify the word usage of each sentence as either "correct" or "incorrect."


Turmoil is the manifestation of a tranquil mind.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

7.

Where there is overcrowding, a conflagration is scarcely detectable.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

8.

How you manage adversity tells something about your inner character.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

9.

Enigmatic situations require a great deal of thinking.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

10.

Conflicting values and backgrounds can contribute to some degree of interpersonal turmoil.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect