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SAT List #13

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A (an) _____________ Saturday afternoon involves the same old errands, the same old lunch haunt, and the same old household chores.

a)

listless

b)

indifferent

c)

detached

d)

nonchalance

e)

aloof

2.

"I'm happy with either warm destination. It makes no difference to me whether we vacation in Acapulco or in Cabo San Lucas this year," mother remarked in a cheerful, yet _____________ tone.

a)

stolid

b)

nonchalantly

c)

indifferent

d)

remote

e)

stoical

3.

Natalia is more than ________________; she is categorically _____________, for even if she lost her scholarship, broke up with her boyfriend, and was kicked off the varsity lacrosse team, she would still carry on as if the world revolved smoothly around her.

a)

detached...listless

b)

nonchalant...stolid

c)

phlegmatic...indifference

d)

detachment...aloofness

e)

apathetic...nonchalance

4.

Even though the snowy, icy cold day made me feel ____________ while closed up indoors all day, I still managed to peel, chop, and dice as I cooked up a health brew: hearty chicken soup simmered with seven vegetables.

a)

stoical

b)

remote

c)

impassively

d)

aloof

e)

phlegmatic

5.

The fact that you have several winter coats to choose from gives you no right to be aloof and ______________ regarding children who do not own warm and properly fitting winter clothing.

a)

stolidly

b)

indifference

c)

impassively

d)

listless

e)

apathetic

6.

Impassively, the science teacher ranted and raved when he learned that the field trip fund was cut by 35 percent.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

7.

The families were indifferent to their weekend vacation; they would have been happy with either going skiing or going outlet shopping.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

8.

Nonchalance about the suffering of humanity is commendable.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

9.

The annual gathering of his college fraternity was of little interest to Sam; he remained detached from the brotherhood.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

10.

Family values are extremely important. How could one be aloof when discussing this topic?

a)

correct

b)

incorrect