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WorksheetsSpelling Quiz # 9
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 21mins
Read the definition carefully. Then Identify which word it is defining.
not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.
disingenuous
disgruntled
dismantle
disenchanted
Directions: Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word using cross sentence clues or your prior knowledge.
Unlike his sister Cattie, who had a very calm and mellow __________________, John jumped on Sofas and ran through the house like an animal kingdom.
Definition: Somebody's temperament or habitual mood
discredits
dissect
disparage
disposition
Examine the reading strategy. Then decide which spelling word this strategy speaks on.
1. Discover the content: In this step, students are told to read the entire sentence by skipping over the unknown words. Using the context of the passage, they are asked to guess the word that is suitable to that sentence. If the guessed word is incorrect, they are to proceed to the next step.
2. Isolate the prefix: From the first few letters of the word, are the students able to identify any prefix which they can pronounce? If yes, isolate the prefix by drawing a box around it. To facilitate recognition, students are first taught a list of prefixes and suffixes prior to the activity.
3. Separate the suffix: The suffix is separated in a similar manner as the step before.
4. Say the stem: If students are able to identify the ‘stem’ of the word, they are asked to pronounce it along with the prefix and suffix. For example, in the word “inseparable,” “in” is the prefix, “able” is the suffix and the remaining “separ” forms the stem. If students are unable to pronounce or identify the stem, then they are to progress to the next step.
5. Examine the stem: In this step, students are taught to dissect the stem into simpler readable portions using the rules of twos and threes. 1. The first rule is that if the stem begins with a vowel, the first two letters are separated and the stem is to be read out; if the stem or any part of the stem begins with a consonant, then separate the first three letters and try to pronounce it. This rule is to be applied until the end of the stem is reached. 2. If the word is still un-readable, then the second rule is to be applied. In this, the first letter of the stem is isolated and students try to pronounce the remaining word by applying rule one. 3. The third rule is that when two vowels are present together, students are to try out the various possibilities using the rules of pronunciation they are familiar with. If the student is still unable to pronounce the word, they should progress to the next step.
6. Check: They are to check with the teacher to see what the word means, and how it is pronounced.
7. Try the dictionary: Students use the dictionary to identify the word and pronounce it using the pronunciation guide. They are also asked to read up on the definition and examples there to understand the word well.
Hint: methodically cut up (a body or plant) in order to study its internal parts.
(a)
Read the sentence carefully. Then choose the correct word to make the sentence complete.
The department had been in a state of financial _________________ for at least four years, and possibly longer.
discern
havoc
disarray
discredits
Read the sentence carefully. Then insert the correct word to make the sentence complete.
The bar is filled with ____________________men who have lost fortunes in the stock market crash.
disenchanted
disparaged
dissenters
disparage
Select the sentence where the word ' DISPARAGED' is used correctly.
Bacon has frequently been disparaged on the ground that his name is not mentioned by Sir Isaac Newton.
It is never right to disparaged people based on ethnicity.
I cannot believe that you belittle and disparaged people who have little in common with you.
He had some nerve to disparaged the conservative way I dress at the beach.
Read the definition carefully. Then identify the word in which it defines.
"distribute or spread over a wide area."
(a)
Choose the correct definition for the word 'disdainfully'
resembling a monument; massive or imposing. exceptionally great, as in quantity, quality, extent, or degree: a monumental work. of historical or enduring significance: a monumental victory. . having the quality of being larger than life; of heroic scale.
feeling or showing open dislike for someone or something regarded as undeserving of respect or concern
the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect.
in a way that it shows someone does not like someone or something and thinks that they do not deserve interest or respect
Select the Letter in which the word ' dissenters' is used correctly.
A. The dissenters were Justices Stevens, Souter, Ginsburg and Breyer.
B. A dissenter chosen churchwarden and scrupling to take the oaths may execute his office by deputy.
C. Do not get the materials for they will cause some type of dissenters by others.
(a)
Insert the correct word in the blank to make the sentence complete.
We must __________________between the truth and lies
discern
dissect
ordain
obsess
Select the word which can be used "dissatisfied" or "angry"
dismantle
disgruntled
disparaged
disenchanted
When you hear the word ' discrepancy' what comes to mind?
Select the correct terms.
joyful, peace making, glorious
inconsistency, difference, variance
bad term, problem in the making, not enough result
alert, caution, bankrupt, bad credit
To take something apart means to (a) it.
Hint: To divest, strip of dress or covering. 2 (context transitive English) To remove fittings or furnishings from. 3 (context transitive English) To take apart;
Identify another word for discredits
dishonor
loudly dealt with
terminated
appall
Choose the correct word in order to make the sentence complete.
He never missed an opportunity to __________________ his competitors.
dissect
disparaged
disparage
disperse
Which word does this definition define: a circle of constant longitude passing through a given place on the earth's surface and the terrestrial poles.
(a)
Choose the correct meaning for the word " havoc"
wide and general destruction : devastation
the events after a big ceremony
after a rigged election
a loud bell
Choose the sentence where the word " vivisection' is used correctly.
The vivisection was rather crowded with people who spoke loudly.
Should we require a vivisection before the holidays?
Animal testing using vivisection to determine whether they found a cure for cancer was agreed upon by the animal supporters even though the animals were clearly in pain.
None of the above
Read the sentence carefully. Then choose the word in which it defines.
His father was welcomed on Sunday into a leading role in ministry.
ordain
meridian
dissenters
disposition
John got a new bike for Christmas. When it was time to return back to school, he could not get the thought of his new bike out of his head. Everyday he wanted to stay home and ride his bike all day.
After reading this prompt, what word come to mind from your spelling words?
(a)
