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They Don't Mean It Wonders G5 Unit 3: Weeks 1-2

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which word has almost the same meaning as the word misunderstanding?

a)

confusion

b)

knowledge

c)

opinion

d)

withdrawal

2.

Which of the following is an example of complimenting someone?

a)

giving them directions

b)

helping them with homework

c)

inviting them over for ice cream

d)

telling them you really like their shoes

3.

Which word has the OPPOSITE meaning of the word contradicted?

a)

agreed

b)

moderated

c)

objected

d)

reformed

4.

What does the word congratulate mean?

a)

to plan together secretly

b)

to use carefully or sparingly

c)

to dismiss or turn down in a decisive way

d)

to give good wishes or praise for someone’s success

5.

Which word has almost the same meaning as the word appreciation?

a)

admiration

b)

knowledge

c)

opinion

d)

withdrawal

6.

Which word has the OPPOSITE meaning of the word critical?

a)

blunt

b)

complimentary

c)

liberal

d)

timid

7.

What does the word blurted mean?

a)

displayed in public

b)

shown in a new light

c)

said suddenly or without thinking

d)

explained in a lengthy, confusing manner

8.

What does the word cultural mean?

a)

habitual or customary usage

b)

having to do with social customs

c)

having to do with numbers

d)

smallest in amount or degree

9.

What is the setting of the story?

a)

China

b)

Chinatown

c)

New York

d)

Seattle

10.

What is the most important part of the Chinese New Year celebration?

a)

eating special foods

b)

setting off firecrackers

c)

celebrating the new moon

d)

celebrating the coming of spring

11.

Why does Kim tell her mother that the ham she made for Easter was terrible?

a)

She did not like the ham.

b)

She was angry at her mother.

c)

She was trying to act modest.

d)

She was trying to be like Mary.

12.

According to Mary, why do Chinese parents contradict people when they compliment their children?

a)

Boasting is never acceptable.

b)

They do not like to talk about their families.

c)

They never believe their children are worthy of compliments.

d)

Boasting about one’s children would be the same as boasting about themselves.

13.

What is the author’s basic message?

a)

Children must always respect their elders.

b)

Cultures have different ways of communicating.

c)

The Chinese New Year is the most important Chinese celebration.

d)

If you do not have anything nice to say, do not say anything at all.