WorksheetsBFMS Vocabulary "ed" & "ing"
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
to talk rapidly in a foolish or purposeless way
gloated
gripped
chattered
to take a firm hold; to attach by grip or clutch
coaxed
gripped
examinigh
to be ____ is to be persuaded through the use of words or gestures
coaxed
torrent
doleful
void
lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporary insufficient supply of oxygen to the brain
fainted
coaxed
demolishing
examining
to dwell on one's own success or another's misfortune, often with a smug or malicious, satisfaction
examing
gloated
chattered
demolishing
The opposing team _____________ over our bad luck and their easy victory.
coaxed
gloated
chattered
fainted
to cause someone to feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and self-respect
flattering
fainting
demolishing
humiliating
Such a __________________ defeat was good for his overblown ego.
fainting
gloated
humiliating
flattering
the action of walking with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot
fainting
limping
demolishing
examining
The injured player was ____________off the field after injuring her ankle in a slide for home.
chattered
limping
fainted
humiliated
The squirrels ___________ angrily at the dog that chased them up the tree.
chattered
chattering
gripping
flattered
The scared woman in the movie ___________ the door handle trying to prevent the spooky monster from coming in the house.
coaxed
fainted
gripping
gripped
After a great deal of persudaing and explaining what the operation would do to help him in the future, the doctor __________ him into having the surgery.
demolishing
fainted
coaxed
coaxing
to inspect someone or something in detail to determine their nature or condition; investigate thoroughly
demolishing
flattering
examining
fainted
It is important that we allow ourselves time to analyze how the proposals can be carried out by _____________ the impact on the community.
examining
examined
humiliating
demolishing
to tear down; destroy
demolishing
gloating
humiliating
fainted
They were due to start ______________ the old theatre today, but there's been a last-minute delay thanks to the local historic preservation board.
examining
demolished
coaxed
demolishing
to try to please by being full of praise and compliments
fainted
coaxed
flattering
examining
I knew he was only ______________ me with kind words because he wanted to borrow some money.
flattered
flattering
examining
humiliating
The suffix ending "ed" is....
present tense
past tense
future tense
The suffix ending "ing" is.....
past tense
present tense
future tense
Which of the following is not a synonym for coax?
tempt
entice
repulse
allure
Which of the following is not a synonym for chatter?
babble
gab
jabber
silence
Which of the following is not a synonym for gloat?
brag
sympathize
celebrate
flaunt
Which of the following 2 words are ANTONYMS for humiliating?
shame
denigrate
encourage
praise
disgrace
Which of the following 2 words are synonyms for examining?
scrutinize
approve
neglect
investigate
Which of the following 2 words are ANTONYMS for flattering?
complimentary
unbecoming
favorable
insulting
Which of the following 3 words are synonyms for gripping?
grasp
clamp
release
clutch
