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"The Shattered Sky" Vocabulary

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is not a definition of aptly?

a)

likely or having a tendency to do something

b)

especially appropriate or fitting

c)

very intelligent and responsive

d)

not appropriate or suitable

2.

Which of the following is not a definition of hamper?

a)

a large basket with a lid

b)

a camping vehicle that you tow behind your car

c)

to stop something from moving along or making progress

d)

to hold back or get in its way

3.

Which of the following are not definitions of munitions? (more than one)

a)

military equipment and supplies used for fighting

b)

precise details

c)

small or trifling matters

d)

weapons and ammunition

4.

Which of the following is not a definition of port?

a)

a harbor

b)

a town where ships come to load and unload cargo

c)

a city where ships come to load and unload passengers

d)

a portion or division of a whole

5.

Which of the following is not a definition of scapegoat?

a)

a person or a group that is fairly blamed for something they have done

b)

someone who unfairly receives the blame for something they did not do

c)

a group of people who are blamed for something they didn't do

d)

a person or group that is unfairly blamed for something they didn't do

6.

Which of the following is not a definition of stark?

a)

very plain, bare, or grim in appearance

b)

pleasant to accept or experience

c)

very obvious or easily seen

d)

extreme or complete

7.

Which of the following is not a definition of tarnish?

a)

to become discolored

b)

to become dull

c)

to make or become less valued or respected

d)

to be full of color

8.

Which of the following is not a definition of vilify?

a)

to say or write harsh things about a person

b)

to lower other peoples' opinions of someone by saying or writing mean things

c)

to make someone look better than they are

d)

to make someone look like the bad guy

9.

Is aptly being used correctly in the sentence?

Known for its fanned tail and energetic flying antics, the aptly named Fantail is one of the most common native birds of New Zealand.

a)

Yes

b)

No

10.

Is hamper being used correctly in the sentence?

The students were hampered by the extra time to complete their assignments.

a)

Yes

b)

No

11.

Is munitions being used correctly in the sentence?

The brigade had to make a stop in Paris for more munitions before marching to the next battle.

a)

Yes

b)

No

12.

Type/write the correct word to be used in the sentence.

The freighter was heading to the (a)   to offload its cargo when it got caught in a terrible storm.

13.

Write/type the correct word to be used in the sentence.

The teachers have issued (a)   warnings about the use of cellphones on school property.

14.

Write an original sentence using tarnish. Your sentence must be at least 8 words.

4 lines
15.

Write an original sentence using vilify. Your sentence must be at least 8 words.

4 lines