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WorksheetsThe Storyteller #1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Choose the statement that provides an accurate example of the meaning of each vocabulary word.
Sultry
Stuart opened the windows to let some air into the hot apartment.
Stuart was glad when the weather became rainy.
Persistent
The child's endless whining got her mother's attention.
The child's sudden shriek got her mother's attention.
Resolute
The judge was willing to reconsider his opinion.
The judge was not swayed in his opinion.
Petulant
Sitting in traffic made Ricky really angry.
Sitting in traffic put Ricky in a crabby mood.
Conviction
Lydia expressed her thoughts about health insurance forcefully.
Lydia wasn't sure of her feelings about health insurance.
Select the word that best fits the context of each sentence.
The innocent man's voice rang out as he entered a plea of not guilty with .
persistent
conviction
resolute
petulant
The police officers grew when the man refused to answer their questions.
sultry
persistent
resolute
petulant
Fernando was as he tried to call his friend over and over again on the phone.
persistent
resolute
petulant
sultry
The politician refused to give in to the thief's demands.
sultry
conviction
resolute
petulant
Annie sat in front of the fan outside the room.
conviction
sultry
resolute
petulant
