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Wordly Wise 6.9

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Molasses my be a substitute for brown sugar.

a)

resource

b)

replacement

c)

term

2.

The world's rain forests are diminishing.

a)

shrinking

b)

expanding

c)

deteriorating

3.

Some chemicals contaminate water.

a)

dye

b)

filter

c)

pollute

4.

The tundra sustains a limited variety of wildlife.

a)

welcomes

b)

encloses

c)

supports

5.

The path along the cliffs is perilous.

a)

dangerous

b)

scenic

c)

windy

6.

We should conserve our wilderness areas.

a)

explore

b)

map

c)

preserve

7.

Her exotic vacation plans encouraged extravagance.

a)

overspending

b)

banking

c)

saving

8.

True or False: The antonym for resourceful is helpless.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

True or False: Windshield wipers can be substituted for a rain hat.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

What would be an aggravation to a mail carrier?

a)

post cards

b)

snarling dogs

c)

a new mail truck

11.

If there are impurities in water, it means that the water contains

a)

small amounts of dirt.

b)

carbonation.

c)

flavorings

12.

The antonym of accumulate.

The dictator continued to accumulate wealth.

a)

praise

b)

add

c)

remove

13.

The necklace was an extravagance. An extravagance is.

a)

an item that is needed.

b)

an item that is beautifully made.

c)

an item that is expensive or not affordable.

14.

What could imperil pedestrians?

a)

a crosswalk

b)

a bus stop

c)

a skateboard or bike on the sidewalk

15.

The lost hiker drew on all his resources. Resources are

a)

items to help with the situation.

b)

electronics

c)

money

16.

It was vital that they find shelter. Vital means.

a)

likely

b)

very important

c)

impossible.

17.

A substitute pitcher is someone who is

a)

on the opposite team.

b)

filling in for the regular pitcher.

c)

better than the regular pitcher.

18.

A frugal person is likely to

a)

send money carelessly.

b)

be a good cook.

c)

reuse paper bags.

19.

An example of perpetual is

a)

the weather cycle

b)

making a clock

c)

a timer

20.

The aim of energy conservation is

a)

use wilderness resources to create energy.

b)

force energy suppliers to lower their bills.

c)

save energy by carefully using it.