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Wordly Wise Book 8 Lesson 11 Quiz

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Find a SYNONYM for this word: DISCERNED

a)

sympathized

b)

comprehended

c)

described

d)

explained

2.

Find the words that complete this analogy: urban:city::

a)

pastoral : simple

b)

pastoral : charming

c)

pastoral : country

d)

pastoral : shepherd

3.

Who has a PASTORAL occupation?

a)

a businessperson

b)

a gardener

c)

a minister

d)

a shepherd

4.

Some criminals use stolen identification cards to IMPERSONATE their victims. This means that the criminals

a)

steal money from their victims.

b)

confuse their victims.

c)

embarrass their victims.

d)

pretend to be their victims.

5.

Find a SYNONYM for this word: HALLOWED

a)

celebratory

b)

grim

c)

sacred

d)

costumed

6.

Find an ANTONYM for this word: RENOWNED

a)

unknown

b)

unattractive

c)

frail

d)

untalented

7.

Janet DISCERNED her mother's handwriting on the envelope. This means that she

a)

thought the handwriting was her mother's, but wasn't quite sure.

b)

looked for her mother's handwriting but could not find it.

c)

recognized her mother's handwriting, since it was different from other people's.

d)

tried to read her mother's handwriting.

8.

Find an ANTONYM for this word: PRECARIOUS

a)

ordinary

b)

reclusive

c)

secure

d)

plain

9.

When he tells stories, Eli tends to EMBELLISH the truth. This means that he

a)

avoids lying.

b)

adds factual details to his stories.

c)

sometimes lies to protect himself.

d)

adds made-up details to his stories.

10.

Find a SYNONYM for this word: GROTESQUE

a)

rocky

b)

graceful

c)

unruly

d)

bizarre

11.

Find an ANTONYM for this word: MALEVOLENT

a)

serene

b)

loving

c)

quiet

d)

nonviolent

12.

Find the words that complete this analogy: apprehend:capture::

a)

execute:kill

b)

execute: scold

c)

execute:imprison

d)

execute:warn

13.

Find an ANTONYM for this word: DISCERNED

a)

falsified

b)

concealed

c)

praised

d)

overlooked

14.

Find a SYNONYM for this word: DISCERNING

a)

jolly

b)

perceptive

c)

humble

d)

kindly

15.

Find a SYNONYM for this word: IMPERSONATED

a)

criticized

b)

recognized

c)

stole

d)

mimicked

16.

To EXECUTE an artwork is to

a)

create it.

b)

destroy it.

c)

buy it.

d)

sell it.

17.

"Little Women" EXEMPLIFIES Louisa May Alcott's best work. This means that the novel

a)

is better than anything else Alcott wrote.

b)

proves that Alcott is among America's best novelists.

c)

is not among Alcott's best works.

d)

shows what Alcott's best work is like.

18.

A CONNOISSEUR of fine food, by definition,

a)

has extensive knowledge of food and cooking.

b)

owns many kitchen tools.

c)

is a professional chef.

d)

owns a restaurant.

19.

Find a SYNONYM for this word: EMBELLISHED

a)

exploded

b)

decorated

c)

devoured

d)

constructed

20.

Find an ANTONYM for this word: BENIGN

a)

small

b)

strict

c)

harmful

d)

vain

21.

Find an ANTONYM for this word: ORNATE

a)

dilapidated

b)

simple

c)

welcoming

d)

comfortable

22.

Find a SYNONYM for this word: BENIGN

a)

courageous

b)

close

c)

neglectful

d)

gentle

23.

Find an ANTONYM for this word: AUGMENT

a)

teach

b)

lend

c)

reduce

d)

dishonor

24.

Find a SYNONYM for this word: MALEVOLENCE

a)

hatred

b)

courage

c)

strength

d)

violence

25.

Find a SYNONYM for this word: RENOWN

a)

wealth

b)

influence

c)

fame

d)

power

26.

To EXECUTE a task is to

a)

do it later.

b)

carry it out.

c)

refuse to do it.

d)

ask someone else to do it.