WorksheetsTo Kill a Mockingbird Ch 7-15 Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 16mins
What part of speech is the word perpetual based on the sentence from the text: “Jem said they accomplished more than the Americans ever did, they invented toilet paper and perpetual embalming, and asked where would we be today if they hadn’t?” (Lee)?
adjective
verb
noun
adverb
Based on the following sentence what is the definition of the word ascertaining? “... Jem no longer felt the necessity of ascertaining the hour every five minutes” (Lee).
to find out or learn with certainty
continuing forever
to subject to severe and vexing embarrassment
similar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
What is the part of speech for the word aberrations based on the sentence from the text? “Jem and I were burdened with the guilt of contributing to the aberrations of nature, thereby causing unhappiness to our neighbors and discomfort to ourselves” (Lee).
noun
verb
adjective
adverb
What is the definition of the word libel based on the sentence from the text? “You’ve perpetrated a near libel here in the front yard” (Lee).
a written or oral defamatory statement or representation that conveys an unjustly unfavorable impression
deviating from the usual or natural type
marked by forceful energy
morally strict
What part of speech is the word mortify according to the text? “I guess it ain’t your fault if Uncle Atticus is a niggerlover besides, but I’m here to tell you it certainly does mortify the rest of the family—” (Lee).
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
What is the definition of the word analogous based on the sentence from the text? “Had I ever harbored the mystical notions about mountains that seem to obsess lawyers and judges, Aunt Alexandra would have been analogous to Mount Everest: throughout my early life, she was cold and there” (Lee).
marked by forceful energy
a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
morally strict
similar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
What part of speech is the word vehemently according to the text? ”Atticus shook his head vehemently: ‘Don’t just stand there, Heck! He won’t wait all day for you—’” (Lee).
adverb
noun
adjective
verb
What is the definition of the word escapade based on the sentence from the text? “Atticus said, ‘Just before your escapade she called me to make her will’” (Lee).
similar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger
marked by forceful energy
What is the definition of the word austere according to the text? “His sermon was a forthright denunciation of sin, an austere declaration of the motto on the wall behind him…” (Lee).
to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
to subject to severe and vexing embarrassment
morally strict
marked by forceful energy
What is the part of speech for the word warily according to the text? “She summoned Jem, who sat warily on the sofa beside me” (Lee).
noun
verb
adjective
adverb
What is the definition of the word rankling according to the text? “Atticus’s remarks were still rankling, which made me miss the request in Jem’s question” (Lee).
marked by compact precise expression without wasted words
marked by forceful energy
to subject to severe and vexing embarrassment
to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
What is the part of speech of the word succinct based on the sentence from the text? “‘Called ‘em off on a snipe hunt,’ was the succinct answer” (Lee).
verb
adjective
noun
adverb
Which picture best represents the word perpetual?
Which of the pictures best represent the word mortify?
Which picture best represents the word analogous?
Which picture does NOT represent the word rankling?
Which picture best represents the word succinct?
Which of the following sentences uses the word escapade correctly?
The boys’ escapade might end with their arrest.
The boys’ might escapade with their arrest.
The boys' arrest might end with escapade.
The escapade of boys' might end with their arrest.
Which of the following sentences uses the word aberration correctly?
I have never seen a stranger aberration than a two-headed snake!
I have never seen an aberration two-headed snake!
I have never seen a two-headed aberration snake!
I aberration never seen a two-headed snake!
Which of the following sentences does NOT use the word austere correctly?
Instead of being bleak and austere, hospitals should be warm and cheery.
Even though she appeared austere, my teacher was a very kind woman.
A monk chooses to live a life austere because of his religious beliefs.
Without any decorations, the Christmas tree looked austere.
Which of the vocabulary words can be classified as a noun? Choose all that apply?
perpetual
ascertaining
aberrations
libel
mortify
Which of the following vocabulary words are classified as an adjective? Choose all that apply?
analogous
vehemently
escapade
austere
warily
Which of the vocabulary words can be classified as a verb? Choose all that apply.
rankling
austere
libel
mortify
perpetual
Which vocabulary words can be classified as a noun? Choose all that apply.
aberrations
libel
escapade
mortify
Which of the following should NOT be included in a MLA heading?
Name
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4 February 2019
Miss McInelly
Ms. MacInelly
