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Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The man should go to jail for his inhumane treatment of his horses.

a)

cruel

b)

loving

c)

proper

d)

caring

2.

The child was rushed to the hospital after she had an adverse reaction to the medicine.

a)

healing

b)

soothing

c)

harmful

d)

helpful

3.

The tower will topple if it has too much weight at the top.

a)

pounds

b)

break

c)

fall over

d)

wiggle

4.

Carla is the perfect cheerleader because she has a vibrant personality. She is always cheerful and energetic.

a)

successful

b)

happy

c)

selfish

d)

brave

5.

Alaina beamed with a big smile when she won her swim meet.

a)

frowned

b)

growled

c)

smiled

d)

giggled

6.

My mom said "Have a remarkable day at school!" What did my mom mean when she said remarkable?

a)

fabulous

b)

awkward

c)

weird

d)

scary

7.

Jaden's mom bought a defective Nintendo Switch at Wal-Mart and had to return it to the store. What does defective mean?

a)

new

b)

dirty

c)

broken

d)

good

8.

Andrew decided to terminate his membership to the health club. He was ready to stop paying the monthly fee.

a)

sell

b)

begin

c)

to end something

d)

pay

9.

In anticipation for soccer tryouts, I have been practicing soccer drills and jogging for two miles each day.

a)

excitement

b)

drowsy

c)

dread

d)

preparation

10.

We did an escape room with our family for my birthday. What does escape mean?

a)

to get out

b)

to stay in

c)

to open

d)

to holler

11.

The mood at the funeral was very somber.

a)

sad

b)

happy, cheerful

c)

lively

d)

energetic

12.

The sun suddenly vanished from view as the storm clouds rolled across the sky.

a)

appeared

b)

disappeared

c)

danced

d)

floated

13.

The student replied to the teacher with a witty answer and the class laughed.

a)

pretty

b)

loud

c)

mean

d)

funny

14.

Joe begged his mom to let him stay up a wee bit later. She said he could stay up a few minutes later than usual.

a)

long

b)

early

c)

a lot

d)

little bit

15.

I looked at my brother with a glare after he broke my toy.

a)

confusing

b)

dirty look

c)

difficult

d)

nice