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WorksheetsImproving Vocabulary 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Without changing the meaning of the sentence, choose the best replacement for the word in italics.
Tom was happy to be offered such an important role in the school play.
overjoyed
delighted
glad
all of the above
Without changing the meaning of the sentence, choose the best replacement for the word in italics.
The class liked those hot, sunny days when they were allowed to play cricket all afternoon.
enjoyed
admired
agreed
gained
Without changing the meaning of the sentence, choose the best replacement for the word in italics.
The dog's loud barking just made the baby cry even more loudly.
snivel
simper
howl
snuffle
Without changing the meaning of the sentence, choose the best replacement for the word in italics.
Lizzie said that she had a secret to tell us.
announced
told
smiled
questioned
Without changing the meaning of the sentence, choose the best replacement for the word in italics.
The sun's hot rays shone all afternoon.
glistened
lit
glowed
blazed
Without changing the meaning of the sentence, choose the best replacement for the word in italics.
The boys walked home because they were eager to try out their new game.
crept
raced
shuffled
wandered
Without changing the meaning of the sentence, choose the best replacement for the word in italics.
The family left the rubbish from their picnic.
spilled
quit
stopped
abandoned
Without changing the meaning of the sentence, choose the best replacement for the two words in italics.
The clown's tricks made the children roll around, laughing, while the adults couldn't help but laugh.
smiling, roar
giggling, chuckle
crying, shriek
happy, smirk
Without changing the meaning of the sentence, choose the best replacement for the word in italics.
The girls were sad when their cat went missing
humiliated
dreadful
downhearted
furious
Without changing the meaning of the sentence, choose the best replacement for the word in italics.
The children were tired after climbing the mountain.
bored
weary
irritated
worried
