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Wordly Wise, Book 4, Lesson 20 Quiz

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 8hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the BEST way to complete the sentence or answer the question: When a police officer makes an arrest, she

a)

learns how to drive a patrol car.

b)

seizes someone who has broken the law.

c)

helps a driver who has had an accident.

d)

directs traffic.

2.

Choose the BEST way to complete the sentence or answer the question: Someone who is capable of becoming an artist

a)

is too lazy to become an artist.

b)

is ready and able to become an artist.

c)

does not want to become an artist.

d)

is already an artist.

3.

Choose the BEST way to complete the sentence or answer the question: "Congratulations!" means

a)

"Hello!"

b)

"Sweet dreams!"

c)

"Please stop!"

d)

"I'm happy for you!"

4.

Choose the BEST way to complete the sentence or answer the question: To dispute a fact is to

a)

believe it is true.

b)

find it on the Internet.

c)

question it.

d)

find it fascinating.

5.

Choose the BEST way to complete the sentence or answer the question: A helm is a wheel that steers

a)

a boat.

b)

a car.

c)

a bicycle.

d)

a train.

6.

Choose the BEST way to complete the sentence or answer the question: Someone who suffers humiliation feels

a)

contented.

b)

bored and gloomy.

c)

very embarrassed.

d)

exhausted.

7.

Choose the BEST way to complete the sentence or answer the question: A newspaper insert is

a)

a regular article.

b)

a newspaper delivery person.

c)

an extra piece placed inside a newspaper.

d)

a building where a newspaper has its headquarters.

8.

Choose the BEST way to complete the sentence or answer the question: An outrage is anything that causes

a)

curiosity.

b)

resentment.

c)

confusion.

d)

contentment.

9.

Choose the BEST way to complete the sentence or answer the question: A flashlight beam pierced the darkness. It

a)

broke through the darkness.

b)

was not visible.

c)

pointed toward the ceiling.

d)

moved in a big circle.

10.

Choose the BEST way to complete the sentence or answer the question: Someone with a quiver in his voice probably feels

a)

self-confident.

b)

peaceful and calm.

c)

nervous of fearful.

d)

quiet and contented.

11.

What does a quiver hold?

a)

money.

b)

letters.

c)

arrows.

d)

eating utensils.

12.

Choose the BEST way to complete the sentence or answer the question: To release information is to

a)

read about it.

b)

write about it.

c)

learn about it.

d)

disclose it.

13.

Choose the BEST way to complete the sentence or answer the question: The innocent woman received a release from prison. A release is

a)

a letter.

b)

a visitor.

c)

an arrest.

d)

a setting free.

14.

Choose the BEST way to complete the sentence or answer the question: The principal released information about the new cafeteria menu. The principal

a)

kept the information a secret.

b)

made the information known.

c)

did not have any information.

d)

discovered new information.

15.

Choose the BEST way to complete the sentence or answer the question: To act sullen is to

a)

be silent because you are angry.

b)

be silent because your are shocked.

c)

be silent because you have lost your voice.

d)

be silent because you are tired.

16.

Choose the BEST way to complete the sentence or answer the question: How would you pierce a marshmallow?

a)

roast it over a fire

b)

put a stick through it

c)

put it on a graham cracker

d)

eat it

17.

Which is most likely to cause outrage?

a)

a bus ride

b)

a delicious lunch

c)

a crime

d)

a school fair

18.

Choose the BEST way to complete the sentence or answer the question: The voice on the telephone says, "Please insert fifty cents." What should you do?

a)

make a call that costs fifty cents

b)

put fifty cents into the phone

c)

borrow fifty cents from someone

d)

send fifty cents to the phone company

19.

Choose the BEST way to complete the sentence or answer the question: Which is most likely to humiliate someone?

a)

greeting that person

b)

mocking that person

c)

helping that person with his or her homework

d)

waving goodbye to that person

20.

Choose the BEST way to complete the sentence or answer the question: Who is most likely to be at the helm of your school play?

a)

an actor

b)

a band member

c)

a set painter

d)

the director

21.

Choose the BEST way to complete the sentence or answer the question: When might you congratulate someone?

a)

when that person eats a sandwich for lunch

b)

when that person graduates

c)

when that person is late for school

d)

when that person goes to bed

22.

Choose the BEST way to complete the sentence or answer the question: Which is capable of traveling at eighty miles per hour?

a)

a tricycle

b)

a honeybee

c)

a car

d)

a mouse

23.

Choose the BEST way to complete the sentence or answer the question: Who is most likely to be arrested?

a)

a man walking his dog

b)

a suspected thief

c)

a grocery store shopper

d)

a woman making a phone call

24.

Find the word that means about the SAME as the underlined word: arrested

a)

explored

b)

improved

c)

stopped

d)

organized

25.

Find the word that means about the SAME as the underlined word: capable

a)

skilled

b)

generous

c)

obedient

d)

loving

26.

Find the word that means about the SAME as the underlined word: dispute

a)

discussion

b)

argument

c)

message

d)

conversation

27.

Find the word that means about the SAME as the underlined word: implored

a)

begged

b)

commanded

c)

requested

d)

invited

28.

Find the word that means about the SAME as the underlined word: piercing

a)

rhythmic

b)

deep

c)

shrill

d)

musical

29.

Find the word that means about the SAME as the underlined word: quivering

a)

scratching

b)

trembling

c)

scurrying

d)

hopping

30.

Find the word that means about the SAME as the underlined word: outraged

a)

encouraged

b)

irritated

c)

bored

d)

angered

31.

Find the word that means the OPPOSITE of the underlined word: despise

a)

group

b)

introduce

c)

examine

d)

respect

32.

Find the word that means the OPPOSITE of the underlined word: eventual

a)

convenient

b)

delicious

c)

instant

d)

attractive

33.

Find the word that means the OPPOSITE of the underlined word: released

a)

captured

b)

harmed

c)

accused

d)

despised