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WorksheetsWordly Wise Vocabulary Final Part 1
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Read this sentence from the passage.
No one has left a more indelible mark on film than Charlie Chaplin.
In this sentence, indelible means
permanent.
honorable.
charming.
gifted.
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Throughout his prolific 50-year career, Chaplin was a beloved international star.
Prolific means abundantly
talented.
productive.
successful.
humorous.
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His impeccable comedic timing and cinematic skills came along just as movies were becoming an important art form.
In this sentence, impeccable means
amazing.
hilarious.
flawless.
extraordinary.
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With his irrepressible "Little Tramp" character, always clad in a derby hat and loose-fitting pants, Charlie Chaplin showed the world that humor was the true international language.
In this sentence, irrepressible means
unforgettable.
incapable of being held back.
internationally known.
shy and curious.
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. . . and, apparently, she bequeathed to Charlie her talents for humor, singing, and dancing.
This sentence means that Charlie's mother
encouraged Charlie to develop his talents.
passed her talents down to Charlie.
demonstrated her humor, singing, and dancing to Charlie.
took Charlie to see comedians, singers, and dancers.
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As a child, Charlie developed an ardent love for performing.
An ardent love is
shy.
gentle.
secret.
passionate.
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At first Charlie worked for a pittance as a performer in assorted dance troupes and musical theater companies.
In this sentence, pittance means
a very small amount of money.
room and board.
an adequate amount of money.
theatrical manager.
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Sennett was impressed with Charlie's agile manner on stage and knew that he had found a great talent.
In this sentence, agile means
ability to move quickly and easily.
funny.
calm and composed.
serious.
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A new epoch in screen comedy was about to begin.
In this sentence, an epoch means
an actor.
a movie.
an era.
a style.
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He then starred in a string of films, most of them vignettes.
In this sentence, vignettes means
short movies that provide a clear picture.
short poems that provide a clear picture.
small paintings with remarkable details.
small sculptures with remarkable details.
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Chaplin, the indefatigable genius, turned out hit after hit.
In this sentence, indefatigable means
amazing.
amiable.
brilliant.
tireless.
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Among his most renowned early comedies are The Rink, Easy Street . . .
In this sentence, renowned means
extraordinary.
enjoyable.
famous.
skillful.
