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WorksheetsThe Outsiders Vocabulary Quiz Chapters 1-3 v2
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 26mins
The word rebellious MOST NEARLY means:
someone who is difficult to control and does not behave in the way that is expected
having a good understanding of the way people behave and/or a good knowledge of culture and fashion
to shake slightly, often because of strong emotion
behaving in a calm manner, often in a way that suggests you are not interested or do not care
to have the ability to achieve things in a clever way, often by deceiving other people
The word quiver MOST NEARLY means:
smelling strong and unpleasant
to shake slightly, often because of strong emotion
when the muscles of your face tighten suddenly because you have felt a pain or because you have just seen, heard, or remembered something unpleasant
doing something dangerous and not worrying about the risks and the possible results
when you speak very quietly so that you cannot easily be heard, often because you are complaining about something
What word MOST NEARLY means:
when the muscles of your face tighten suddenly because you have felt a pain or because you have just seen, heard, or remembered something unpleasant?
wince
editorial
hastily
incredulous
rarity
What word MOST NEARLY means:
so shocked that you cannot speak?
dumbfounded
disgrace
rank
aloof
sophisticated
What word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?
The _____ soldiers lost their lives so that peace might reign again.
dumbfounded
reckless
gallant
wince
quiver
What word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?
Diamonds are valuable because of their _____.
rarity
hastily
wince
cunning
mutter
What word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?
Taking off his shoes, the smell of the husband’s _____ feet almost choked his wife and child.
rebellious
rank
cunning
reckless
mutter
What word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?
Although James is always stressed out about something, he comes across as _____ and without worries.
dumbfounded
nonchalant
rank
elite
hastily
What sentence would have the correct usage of the word editorial?
The memory of that day made him _____ with anger.
She seemed rather _____ when in fact she was just shy.
Taking off his shoes, the smell of the husband’s _____ feet almost choked his wife and child.
The opinion expressed in the election _____ was that of the publisher himself, but not the rest of his staff.
She reacted _____ at seeing a snake in the path.
What sentence would have the best usage of the word aloof?
The _____ teen refused to listen to his parents and did what he wanted to do.
For some _____ reason they built the toilet next to the kitchen.
The memory of that day made him _____ with anger.
She seemed rather _____ when in fact she was just shy.
Only the educational _____ go to Oxford or Cambridge.
What sentence would have the correct usage of the word sophisticated?
The _____ man could not believe he survived the car wreck without a single scratch.
When Jackie reads books, she prefers to read _____ novels and not trashy romance books.
The minister was dismissed from his office in _____.
He was accused of causing death by _____ driving.
For some _____ reason they built the toilet next to the kitchen.
What sentence would have the correct usage of the word hastily?
She reacted _____ at seeing a snake in the path.
She seemed rather _____ when in fact she was just shy.
The minister was dismissed from his office in _____.
The _____ teen refused to listen to his parents and did what he wanted to do.
Only the educational _____ go to Oxford or Cambridge.
What are SYNONYMS for the word hesitation?
delay, indecision, vacillation
frown, make a face, flinch
refined, worldly-wise, cultured
opinion, viewpoint, commentary
complain, mumble, whisper
What are SYNONYMS for the word reckless?
careless, irresponsible, thoughtless
amazed, astonished, stunned
doubtful, disbelieving, suspicious
rapidly, fast, quick
incomprehensible, inexplicable, mysterious
What word MOST NEARLY matches the synonyms incomprehensible, inexplicable, mysterious?
editorial
unfathomable
rebellious
nonchalant
gallant
What word MOST NEARLY matches the synonyms tricky, clever, deceitful?
dumbfounded
quiver
rebellious
cunning
reckless
What are ANTONYMS for the word incredulous?
believing, trusting, convinced
unimpressed, indifferent, unconcerned
enthusiastic, concerned, passionate
neglect, ignorance, silence
confidence, resolution, certainty
What are ANTONYMS for the word mutter?
perfumed, sweet-smelling, fragrant
unimpressed, indifferent, unconcerned
shout, speak up, yell
responsive, sociable, friendly
enthusiastic, concerned, passionate
What word is an antonym of admiration, esteem, respect?
elite
disgrace
rebellious
reckless
hesitation
What word is an antonym of humble, common, average?
aloof
mutter
disgrace
gallant
elite
