WorksheetsVocabulary List #7 12-A
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
The purpose of an adjective is to:
describe nouns and other adjectives
describe verbs
indicate a direction
show the action in a sentence
Which of the following scenarios is an example of antagonistic behavior?
Tom comes to school in a terrible mood, angry at the world but manages to sit calmly in class and do most of his work.
On the playground, the 5th grade bully keeps pulling Sarah's hair and calling her names. She ignores him but her brother is getting angrier and angrier...
Members of both political parties meet in a closed door session to reach a compromise on border security; neither is happy with the other, but they continue to work together to reach a resolution.
Johnny misbehaves in school and comes home to angry parents. He is grounded and sent to his room without his video games.
If one is earnest in his intentions, he is:
Unsure of the outcome
Open to new ideas
Committed to the outcome
Disinterested in the outcome
If someone describes you as being intrepid, he or she means that you are:
extremely lazy
openly defiant
very intelligent
fearless
Which of the following are synonyms for innocuous?
destructive
harmless
ineffective
ridiculous
Which holiday character is famous for his jocularity?
The Tooth Fairy
The Easter Bunny
Cupid
Santa Claus
In which of the following scenarios is the word obstinate used correctly?
The young girl was so excited to attend the upcoming dance! She and her sister went shopping for shoes and she obstinately agreed to purchase the less expensive ones as a way to save money.
The student was not thrilled to receive so much make up work after a long absence due to illness; however, he tackled it with obstinance and managed to complete it all.
Having a new puppy is a lot of work. They are often obstinate in their refusal to go to the bathroom outside and instead find corners of your house in which to do their business!
The young first grade student was so obstinate, he immediately gave the teacher his toy car when she scolded him for bringing it to school.
Which of the following words are antonyms for malevolent?
wicked
friendly
benevolent
evil
The teen had an unhealthy interest in anything having to do with death, murder and grisly crimes. What word best describes this unhealthy interest?
harmless
morbid
placid
appropriate
In which scenario is the word pensive used correctly?
The old man was often pensive, speaking without thought and raging uncontrollably at his neighbors and friends.
It was a pensive time of year, festive and filled with joy, music and fine foods.
After the death of his father, Mark found himself retreating into his memories. He often sat, pensive, in the upstairs room, staring out the window at the world below.
As a result of his pensive actions, the young woman was sentenced to 18 months in a juvenile facility and would face fines of up to $5000.
Which of the following words are synonyms for officious?
interfering
outgoing
intrusive
shy
If the surface of the ocean is placid, it is:
calm and still
churning and cold
frozen over completely
dangerous and full of rip currents
In which of the following sentences is the word pompous used correctly?
The man was so pompous, all the townspeople loved him and came to him for advice about their legal affairs.
The pompous young woman was sure she was always right but she kept that belief to herself, instead remaining quiet during discussions.
The leader of the gang was so pompous that he refused to listen to anyone else's ideas.
The young mother was so pompous that she decided not to vaccinate her young child due to fear of complications.
Which of the following is an antonym for quixotic?
fanciful
intense
practical
lying
Which of the following is an example of sagacious behavior?
Driving 25 miles over the speed limit on bald tires
Sky diving with a parachute that may or may not have been packed by a qualified individual
Doing your homework before it is due
Singing in the choir
What are some examples of sullen behavior?
pouting
whining
complaining
arguing
Which character from Lord of the Flies can be described as malevolent?
Ralph
Piggy
Roger
Jack
When Simon goes off by himself to spend time in his hidden place, he is being:
sagacious
quixotic
pensive
jocular
Jack's behavior towards Ralph at their last meeting can best be described as:
pompous
earnest
antagonistic
sullen
Piggy's usual mood throughout the novel can best be described as:
quixotic
earnest
placid
sullen
