WorksheetsOMAM Chapters 1-3 Cumulative Vocabulary Activity
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 47mins
Which sentence uses the denotation of swamper correctly?
Penny and Louise thanked the swamper and paid him for the use of the boat.
He landed his first job as a swamper on the infamous Barbary Coast.
Remodeling the old home was going to require a swamper to help get things back in shape
He had worked as a swamper so long that he was able to afford his own fishing boat and fish shop.
The stable buck was not liked nor treated well by most of the men on the ranch. Stable buck has a negative connotation in the sentence. True or False.
True
False
Which sentence uses tick in the proper context?
Make sure to use plenty of tick repellent so you can avoid any bites while walking in the woods.
She watched the time tick by very slowly while she was working on her essay.
The teacher had a reputation of being very difficult to tick off.
The new tick felt so warm and comfortable on the cold winter night.
The hungry owl waited ominously atop the barn for the field mice to scurry out through the open doorway. What kind of connotation does ominously have in this sentence?
Positive
Negative
Neutral
Mr. Freeman punished the young man for his derogatory remarks to the substitute teacher. Derogatory has a negative connotation in this sentence. True or False?
True
False
Which sentence uses pugnacious in the correct context?
The surprise on her pugnacious face as she opened her birthday gift was priceless.
The young child was so bubbly and pugnacious as she ran around with squeals of delight.
I just love how adorably cute and wrinkled the pugnacious are.
The pugnacious young man clenched his fists as he eyed his ex-girlfriend kissing another man.
Which sentence uses mollified in the proper context?
The crying toddler was mollified when handed her favorite blanket.
She was mollified as she watched the dog eating the Thanksgiving turkey from the dinner table.
He was mollified to have to wake up early every morning for work.
The mollified boss fired her on the spot when he caught her attempting to steal his wallet.
Which sentence uses cesspool in the proper context?
I wonder what day the cesspool will open for the summer.
He collected all of his wins from the cesspool so he could go cash in his money.
The smell that arose from the cesspool was enough to make her sick to her stomach.
She was excited to be building a new cesspool and imagined all of the summer parties she would have.
She was ashamed as soon as the derogatory statement crossed her lips. In this sentence, what type of connotation does derogatory have?
Positive
Negative
Neutral
Skeptically means to dance in an upbeat manner. True or False.
True
False
Which sentence uses a synonym of apprehensive in the proper context?
As the deadline approached, the "trepidatious" young woman began to regret not working on her essay.
With "confidence", she smiled at the audience as she performed her favorite part of the song.
Having done her best work, she felt "serene" as she turned in her art portfolio.
The young man was "impressively" composed as he delivered his closing argument to his parents for why he should be given a new car for graduation.
Which sentence uses the denotation of "contorted" in the proper context?
The misshapen bicycle was "contorted" after the accident.
The orthodontist happily revealed her "contorted" teeth after removing the braces she had worn for three years.
The ballerina "contorted" her back elegantly during the performance.
The "contorted" addition to her car was so delightful that she paid the mechanic a tip for installing it so quickly.
Which sentence uses a synonym of "plaintively" in the proper context?
She was dressed very "wretchedly" for her interview because she wanted them to see her self-confidence.
She hung her head "disconsolately" as the veterinarian told her there was nothing more he could do to help her golden retriever with his injuries.
She was so "forlorn" to be seeing her best friend return from vacation that she hugged her the moment she walked through the door.
She gave a "piteous" shriek of surprise as she opened the birthday card filled with cash from her grandparents.
Which sentence uses a synonym of "plaintively" in the proper context?
She was dressed very "wretchedly" for her interview because she wanted them to see her self-confidence.
She hung her head "disconsolately" as the veterinarian told her there was nothing more he could do to help her golden retriever with his injuries.
She was so "forlorn" to be seeing her best friend return from vacation that she hugged her the moment she walked through the door.
She gave a "piteous" shriek of surprise as she opened the birthday card filled with cash from her grandparents.
Which sentence uses a synonym of "profound" in the proper context?
The cut was so "superficial" that she didn't even notice it.
The "overpowering" smell was unnoticeable to everyone in the room.
The Holocaust had such "far-reaching" effects that we still remember the horrific lessons learned from it.
He quickly changed his "fervent" opinion because it was unimportant to him.
Which sentence uses a synonym of "complacently" in the proper context?
He frowned "smugly" because the thief had stolen everything he owned.
The cat purred "contentedly" from its perch that was warm with the afternoon sun.
She "proudly" admitted that she made the mistake of investing all of her money in the scam.
He "triumphantly" announced he had been fired from his dream job.
Which sentence uses a synonym of "precede" in the proper context?
It made sense that his uncle's reputation as the class clown would "predate" his own antics with the teacher who was nearing retirement.
His son would "succeed" him on the throne as king following his death.
The audience roared with applause as he "concluded" his speech.
After she fell into the muddy puddle in front of the school bully, she knew she would likely earn his derision as a result. "Derision" has a neutral connotation in this sentence. True or False?
True
False
A "slug" is a shell-less terrestrial gastropod mollusc. This is the correct denotation for our story. True or False?
True
False
He heard his older brother "scoff" at him as he quickly tried to hide his failing report card. "Scoff" has a positive connotation in this sentence. True or False/
True
False
Which sentence uses "anguished" in the proper context?
When he reached her vehicle, he could hear her "anguished" sobs through the closed windows.
Tim was "anguished" with happiness when he won the golf tournament.
The boy was "anguished" by his teacher's kind remarks.
What is the denotation of "lumber" in this story?
To walk or move with heavy clumsiness or noise
A type of wood that is processed beams and planks.
To walk or move in a fast manner
What is the denotation of "brusquely"?
A shrub or clump of shrubs with stems of moderate length
in an abrupt, curt, and blunt manner
a thorny bush, shrub, or tree, especially a hawthorn
What is the denotation of "stake"?
a share or an interest in an enterprise, particularly a financial share
a piece of meat that is cooked to order
a metalworker's small anvil, typically with a projection for fitting into a socket on a bench
He hung his head dejectedly when they took his dog away from him. What connotation does "dejectedly" have in this sentence?
Positive
Negative
Neutral
The way he held his hand out "imperiously" made her afraid to comply with what he asked. What type of connotation does "imperiously" have in this sentence?
Positive
Negative
Neutral
What is the correct denotation of "debris"?
The scattered remains of something broken or destroyed; rubble, wreckage
A show about a secretive international agency
A device used for bucking barley
Which sentence uses "mottled" in the correct context?
The tee shirt had different "mottled" colors.
The girl was "mottled" from the cold weather.
The computer was "mottled" with different software.
Which sentence uses "elaborate" in the proper context?
The craftsman carved "elaborate" designs into the wood desk.
The bad grade caused the student to feel "elaborate" about the upcoming test.
The "elaborate" sound made the kid's ears hurt.
The "recumbent" bicycle was found in their garage last summer. "Recumbent" has a neutral connotation in this sentence. True or false?
True
False
What is the denotation of "stilted" in this story?
stiffly or artificially formal; stiff
a pile or post serving as one of the supports of a structure above ground or water level
a device that straps on a person's feet to elevate the wearer above the ground in walking
He knew he should carefully "contemplate" his next move in the chess game. Contemplate has a negative connotation in this sentence. True or False?
True
False
Which sentence uses the denotation of "derision" in the correct context?
Penny was tired of the "derision" of her classmates that made her dread school.
He worked his hardest in order to earn the "derision" of his boss and a possible raise.
Many years of "derision" from her peers gave her the confidence to be a great leader.
Children smile when their parents give them plenty of derision.
Which sentence uses the correct denotation of "defensively" in the proper context?
She took the praise from her teacher "defensively" after she finished her presentation.
They "defensively" watched their favorite series together on Netflix.
She eyed the angry dog "defensively" as she prepared her escape.
He "defensively" prepared to ask his girlfriend to the prom because he knew she was looking forward to it.
Which sentence uses the denotation of "hands" in the proper context for this story?
She washed her "hands" well to remove the paint from them.
She always "hands" him her books to hold while she unlocks the door to the house.
The new boss relied upon the experienced "hands" to help him understand some of the work procedures.
The "hands" in the clock moved slowly the entire school day.
Which sentence uses the denotation of "receptive" in the proper context for this story?
She was "receptive" to the doctor's advice about handling her new infant.
The receptive wasn't working well that day because she had just lost her new puppy.
"Receptive dancing" is very humorous to watch.
He planned to be "receptive" by wearing his earbuds during the presentation.
Which sentence uses the denotation of "rheumatism" in the proper context?
He struggles more with his "rheumatism" in the cold, making it hard for him to move.
The smell of "rheumatism" always makes him think of cookies.
Childhood rheumatism is very entertaining to watch.
The new rheumatism looks like it will provide a great deal of space for picnics.
Which sentence uses the correct denotation of "thong" in the proper context for this story?
He banged on the wooden" thong" loudly to the rhythm of the music.
The "thong" of people at the door made him nervous to open for Black Friday shopping.
The braided "thong" in the purse was also decorated with beads.
The "thong" beeped loudly during the fire drill.
What is the denotation of "euchre"?
A card game.
A tree that grows only in California
Someone who helps tend rabbits.
Which sentence uses the correct denotation of "magazine" in the proper context for this story?
She read the popular "magazine" as she waited for her painted nails to dry.
The librarian placed the "magazine" back on the shelf for the next student to enjoy.
The "magazine" editor worked tirelessly to make sure to meet the publishing deadline.
The police officer removed the "magazine" from his gun before cleaning it.
Which is the correct denotation of "chamber" for this story?
The part of the gun that holds the next bullet to be shot
The office where a judge makes their final decision
A private room.
They knew that Mr. Smith would find their smearing of mud on the cafeteria chairs reprehensible. "Reprehensible" has a positive connotation in this sentence. True or false?
True
False
His older sister mocked him sarcastically as he tried to apologize for borrowing her earbuds without asking. "Sarcastically" has a neutral connotation in this sentence. True or false?
True
False
What is the correct denotation of "ejector" for this story?
The mechanism of a gun that throws out the empty cartridge of a fired bullet
The mechanism that ejects pilots out of their cockpits during airplane crashes.
A device that causes something to be removed or to drop out
The correct denotation of "does" is female rabbits in this story. True or false?
True
False
What is the correct denotation of "candy wagon" for this story?
A vehicle that transports people to the hospital
A wagon that delivers candy
A crew bus or truck that is used for transporting people
What is the correct denotation for "bleat" in this story?
A bad year for farming
A cry usually associated with a goat, sheep, or calf
Someone who is considered unlucky
