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Vocab T1 W5 Intro

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

But the thought of going back to sleep was terrifying to Rowan. He threw back the covers and leaped out of bed.


Which word in the sentence means something that makes you very scared.

a)

thought

b)

threw

c)

terrifying

d)

leaped

2.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.


The lion's roar was a ____________ sound.

a)

terrify

b)

terrified

c)

terrifies

d)

terrifying

3.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.


The thought of jumping out of a plane __________ me.

a)

terrify

b)

terrifies

c)

terrifying

d)

terrified

4.

What type of word is terrifying.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

5.

Choose the situations that may be terrifying.

a)

When you cat purrs on your lap

b)

Being in a car crash

c)

Playing on the playground

d)

Walking through a haunted house

e)

Being lost in the bush

6.

He pulled at the sheet, fascinated, as more and more of it unrolled.


Which word in the sentence means to be attracted to something or continue to give it your attention.

a)

pulled

b)

sheet

c)

fascinated

d)

unrolled

7.

Choose the correct word to finish the sentence.


I've always found computers __________.

a)

fascinate

b)

fascinating

c)

fascinated

d)

fascinates

8.

Choose the correct word to finish the sentence.


The Aboriginal Elder's dreamtime stories __________ me for hours.

a)

fascinate

b)

fascinating

c)

fascinated

d)

fascinates

9.

What type of word is fascinated.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

10.

Choose the words related to fascinated.

a)

bored

b)

captivated

c)

intrigued

d)

disinterested

e)

mesmerised

11.

Remembering this, Rowan felt a flash of resentment. What right had Strong John to look at his mother like that?


Which word in the sentence means you feel angry, hurt and bitter towards someone or something?

a)

remembering

b)

flash

c)

resentment

d)

look

12.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.


I __________ having to go to the Principal's office.

a)

resent

b)

resented

c)

resentment

d)

resentful

13.

What type of word is resentment?

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

14.

In which situations might a person feel resentment?

a)

Your brother was able to go to Disneyland but your couldn't.

b)

Your mum gave you a new computer game.

c)

If someone had a party on the same the day as your birthday party and no one came to yours.

d)

You and your friends got in trouble at school and you were the only one who got a detention.

15.

Which word is related to resentment?

a)

joy

b)

dissatisfaction

c)

gratitude

d)

shock

16.

"Am I too playing a trick on my betters, Bronden?" There was an embarrassed pause.


Which word in the sentence means to feel shy, ashamed or guilty about something.

a)

playing

b)

trick

c)

pause

d)

embarrassed

17.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.


It's not kind to _________ your friend.

a)

embarrass

b)

embarrassed

c)

embarrassing

d)

embarrassment

18.

What type of word is embarrassed?

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

19.

In which situations might a person feel embarrassed?

a)

You told everyone you were going to win the race and you came last.

b)

Falling off your skateboard when no one was around.

c)

Forgetting to invite a friend to your birthday party.

d)

Walking late into class during the middle of a test.

e)

Receiving an award.

20.

Which words are related to embarrassed?

a)

proud

b)

ashamed

c)

self conscious

d)

excitement