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HATCHET Vocabulary (Set 1) Test

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

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Class
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1.

Which of the following is NOT something that can be pulverized?

a)

water

b)

rock

c)

wood

2.

Two definitions of the word lashed are secured or bound, as with a rope, cord, or chain and...

a)

a vicious verbal attack

b)

disappeared without warning

c)

held captive in secret

3.

Which of the following is not a correct definition of drone?

a)

A continuous low dull humming sound

b)

an intermittent high-pitched, ringing sound

4.

Where is the most likely place to find turbulence?

a)

on a highway

b)

in the atmosphere

c)

underground

5.

Choose the word that best completes the following sentence:

We hiked all day, stopping to rest at five-mile _____________.

a)

intensities

b)

intersections

c)

intervals

6.

What words are synonymous with visualize? Select THREE correct answers.

a)

envision

b)

dream

c)

imagine

d)

blackout

e)

blinding

7.

Which of the following phrases does not represent a correct, clear use of extensive?

a)

gave extensive press coverage to

b)

the tiny room was too extensive for our large furniture

c)

extensive damage due to the storm

8.

Which word is an antonym of diminish?

a)

prolong

b)

wane

c)

recede

9.

Which of the following could be described as murky? Choose THREE correct answers.

a)

water

b)

a dungeon

c)

a gold bracelet

d)

a cave

10.

What answer choice could NOT replace the highlighted word correctly in this sentence:

My new sneakers are so rigid, I can’t bend my foot or wiggle my toes.

a)

tight

b)

stiff

c)

flexible

11.

What answer choices could correctly replace the highlighted word in this sentence: (Choose THREE correct answers)

Gardner’s unexpected trip down the stairs left a(n) massive bruise on his leg.

a)

monstrous

b)

enormous

c)

gigantic

d)

puny

12.

What answer choice could correctly replace the highlighted word in this sentence by having a similar meaning:

Faith ultimately memorized the song’s difficult lyrics by listening to them repeatedly.

a)

faithfully

b)

constantly

c)

eventually

d)

almost

13.

What answer choice could NOT correctly replace the highlighted word in this sentence:

The remnants of an ancient wardrobe hung in the musty room’s small closet.

a)

whole collection

b)

scraps

c)

pieces

14.

What answer choice could correctly replace the highlighted word in this sentence:

The frightful wind seemed to be abating, and we gathered the courage to peep through the window.

a)

intensifying

b)

surging

c)

diminishing

15.

What answer choice could correctly replace the highlighted word in this sentence:

The ravenous bear viciously attacked the fish that jumped out of the water before him.

a)

calmly

b)

smoothly

c)

fiercely

d)

hesitantly

16.

What answer choice could correctly replace the highlighted word in this sentence:

We made a frantic race for the door when Dad yelled, “All aboard for the Segal’s vacation!”

a)

orderly

b)

slowly

c)

frenzied

d)

quick

17.

What answer choices could correctly replace the highlighted word in this sentence (Choose THREE correct answers):

Grandpa says Grandma’s backyard garden is overgrown with weeds; she disagrees and says it’s lush with flowers and beauty.

a)

luxuriant

b)

plentiful

c)

barren

d)

abundant

18.

What is an antonym of the word audible? (Choose THREE correct answers)

a)

faint

b)

indistinct

c)

unnoticeable

d)

detectable

19.

What would make someone grimace?

a)

A funny joke

b)

Being punched in the arm

c)

Opening a gift you always wanted

20.

What situations would be considered intense? (Choose THREE correct answers)

a)

Surviving alone in the woods without shelter

b)

Fighting off a bear from attacking you

c)

Flying an airplane without any training

d)

Watching Sponge Bob Square Pants