WorksheetsDictionary Skills
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
In paragraph 15, the word donned means -
mended
thought about
put on
imagined
Which phrase from paragraph 1 best serves as an antonym context clue for the word refined?
weeding his garden
who loved numbers
let his hair run wild
sold his horse
Which definition most closely matches the way the word nice is used in paragraph 11?
nice adj
- kind and friendly 2. appealing or attractive 3. pleasing or satisfying 4. showing accuracy or skill
definition 1
definition 2
definition 3
definition 4
Which definition best matches the way the word due is used in paragraph 2?
definition 1
definition 2
definition 3
definition 4
In paragraph 6, the word prevalent means -
elaborate
creative
vital
wide-spread
In paragraph 5, the word privy means -
knowledgeable of
amused by
happy with
worried about
Which words from paragraph 2 help the reader understand what scant means?
coastal location
extreme water shortage
even though the rainfall
problem could be solved
What does the word erroneous mean in paragraph 4?
Expected
Incorrect
Frequent
Unacceptable
The word misgivings in paragraph 3 means -
enthusiasm
understanding
uncertainty
seriousness
Which words from paragraph 6 help the reader understand the meaning of prescribed?
calm, quietly, efficiency
intentionally set
very real and very dangerous
stand out as veterans
The Latin word expedire, meaning "to be useful," helps the reader understand the word expediency in paragraph 5 means -
convenience
controversy
significance
permanence
What do the words came to fruition mean in paragraph 2?
became a reality
grew in importance
influenced others
drew attention
is passed on from one person to another
does not consist of a physical substance
is not physically strong
is handled often
In paragraph 11, the word logistics means the -
raising of funds
supervising of details
recruiting of members
scheduling of practices
What does the word alumni mean in paragraph 7?
former participants
parent supporters
college applicants
competition judges
In paragraph 5, the word sophisticated means -
risky
expensive
attractive
elaborate
Which words from paragraph 2 helped the reader understand what opted means?
pitting forces frequently
decided to change
army was defeated
times of attack
Which definition best matches the way afford is used in line 4?
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
In paragraph 4, what does the word notoriously mean?
Frequently traveled
Hard to locate
Recognized in a negative way
Viewed from a distance
What does the word constructive mean in paragraph 7?
Necessary for the future
Useful for answering questions
Effective for anticipating problems
Beneficial for achieving an outcome
The word justify in paragraph 2 means to -
Provide an opportunity
Give up on a task
Make acceptable
Explain in detail
In paragraph 1, the word intimidating means -
encouraging
confident
fearless
frightening
Based on the information, what is the meaning of the word superficial in paragraph 8?
Not known
Unexpected
Undervalued
Without depth
In paragraph 10, the word ominously means -
with alarming strength
in a slow movement
with an intimidating sound
in a threatening manner
