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Word Study Lesson 1

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which word best completes the sentence?


I was greeted with a(n) ____________ "no" when I asked if I could help.

a)

brusque

b)

abrupt

c)

none of the above

2.

Which word best completes the sentence?


The bus came to a(n) ____________ stop when a dog ran in front of it.

a)

brusque

b)

abrupt

c)

none of the above

3.

Which word best completes the sentence?


The soldiers were able to ___________ the enemy's charges.

a)

rebuff

b)

reject

c)

none of the above

4.

Which word best completes the sentence?


The agency will ___________ applications that are not properly signed and dated.

a)

rebuff

b)

reject

c)

none of the above

5.

Which word best completes the sentence?


To walk on the moon is a feat that no one is likely to ____________ anytime soon.

a)

emulate

b)

imitate

c)

none of the above

6.

Which word best completes the sentence?


To ___________ the sound of bird calls is quite an accomplishment.

a)

none of the above

b)

emulate

c)

imitate

7.

Which word best completes the sentence?


There is nothing ___________ about asking for help if you need it.

a)

despicable

b)

none of the above

c)

demeaning

8.

Which word best completes the sentence?


It is ____________ to buy a puppy and mistreat it.

a)

despicable

b)

demeaning

c)

none of the above

9.

Which word best completes the sentence?


Everyone screamed as the ____________ rapids almost overturned the raft.

a)

turbulent

b)

stormy

c)

none of the above

10.

Which word best completes the sentence?


The forecast of ____________ weather caused the cancellation of all ferry crossings.

a)

turbulent

b)

stormy

c)

none of the above

11.

Which word best completes the sentence?


A(n) ______________ person seems always to be in a hurry.

a)

brusque

b)

abrupt

c)

none of the above

12.

Which word best completes the sentence?


If you like, you can __________________ a card and take another from the top of the deck.

a)

rebuff

b)

reject

c)

none of the above

13.

Which word best completes the sentence?


To __________________ someone else's answers during a test can get a student in serious trouble.

a)

emulate

b)

imitate

c)

none of the above

14.

Which word best completes the sentence?


There was a _______________ expression on his face as he warned us of the danger.

a)

demeaning

b)

despicable

c)

none of the above

15.

Which word best completes the sentence?


The principal's voice grew ______________ as he spoke of his concern for the school's future.

a)

turbulent

b)

stormy

c)

none of the above