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Perplexing Pig

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word perplexing mean in the title?

a)

difficult

b)

confusing

c)

explaining

d)

helping

2.

Read the dictionary entry for the word shy below.

1. not trustworthy

2. reluctant

3. short of a full amount

4. to move back in fear


Which definition best matches the way the word shy was used?

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4

3.

What does the word disposal mean in this passage?

a)

to remove

b)

to collect

c)

to use

d)

to place

4.

What does the word dictate mean in this passage?

a)

To surprise

b)

To show

c)

To make

d)

To play

5.

Which word is a synonym to the word manipulative?

a)

honest

b)

clever

c)

funny

d)

crazy

6.

Which word or phrase in the sentence gives you the best clue to the meaning of pecking-order?

a)

natural habitat

b)

live in groups

c)

established and maintained

d)

Top Pig

7.

What does the word enforce mean in this passage?

a)

To refuse to do something

b)

To ignore the rules

c)

To change the rules

d)

To show someone how to follow the rules

8.

What word is an antonym for the word invading?

a)

moving in

b)

playing

c)

ignoring

d)

sharing

9.

What does the word territorial mean in the passage?

a)

sharing space

b)

defending one's area

c)

nearby someone

d)

unknown space

10.

Which word or phrase in the sentence gives you the best clue to the meaning of discomfort?

a)

loud noises

b)

clicking of jaws

c)

communicating

d)

dislikes