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Anglo-Saxon/Latin Synonyms (Part Deux)

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Fill in the blank:

The cat's ____________ instincts led her to adopt the lost puppy.

a)

fraternal

b)

paternal

c)

maternal

d)

infantile

2.

Fill in the blank:

Her dad told her not to get involved in drama, which was good ________________ advice.

a)

fraternal

b)

paternal

c)

maternal

d)

infantile

3.

Fill in the blank:

Even though they were not related, the boys shared a close ___________________ relationship.

a)

fraternal

b)

paternal

c)

maternal

d)

infantile

4.

Fill in the blank:

Her behavior was _______________ and not acceptable for someone her age.

a)

fraternal

b)

paternal

c)

maternal

d)

infantile

5.

Fill in the blank:

The children treated their parents with _________ respect.

a)

filial

b)

puerile

c)

masculine

d)

feminine

6.

Fill in the blank:

Jewelry, purses, high-heeled shoes, and make-up are typically considered to be ______________ items.

a)

filial

b)

puerile

c)

masculine

d)

feminine

7.

Fill in the blank:

His __________ pranks often offended his more mature friends.

a)

filial

b)

puerile

c)

masculine

d)

feminine

8.

Fill in the blank:

Javier is athletic, with _____________ features and a stedy gaze.

a)

filial

b)

puerile

c)

masculine

d)

feminine

9.

Fill in the blank:

He wanted his sons to become strong, _________, and athletic like himself.

a)

diabolical

b)

virile

c)

ursine

d)

taurine

10.

Fill in the blank:

Only a devilish mind would think of doing something so ___________.

a)

diabolical

b)

virile

c)

ursine

d)

taurine

11.

Which word means like a bear?

a)

diabolical

b)

virile

c)

ursine

d)

taurine

12.

Which word means like a bull?

a)

diabolical

b)

virile

c)

ursine

d)

taurine

13.

Lions, tigers, and panthers are all _________.

a)

canine

b)

feline

c)

asinine

d)

equine

14.

Fill in the blank:

The ____________ with the police officer looked nice, but I wouldn't pet the dog.

a)

canine

b)

feline

c)

asinine

d)

equine

15.

Fill in the blank:

The girl's behavior was silly, immature, and completely _________.

a)

canine

b)

feline

c)

asinine

d)

equine

16.

Fill in the blank:

Ted wants to become a veterinarian that specializes on horses. Ted is concerned about ________________ care.

a)

canine

b)

feline

c)

asinine

d)

equine

17.

David's ________________ unique shirt almost looked like it was dyed with blood.

a)

sanguine

b)

porcine

c)

lupine

d)

ovine

18.

Moira always did her own thing and was never concerned with what others thought. She doesn't have an _______ bone in her body.

a)

sanguine

b)

porcine

c)

lupine

d)

ovine

19.

Watching Roland's disgusting, _____________ eating habits made me feel sick.

a)

sanguine

b)

porcine

c)

lupine

d)

ovine

20.

Alexis exclaimed, "Ew, David!" when her brother invited her to go fishing. She clearly doesn't like ___________ activities.

a)

Piscine

b)

Hircine

c)

Ovine

d)

Lupine