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Vocabulary Workshop Unit 1 Level C

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

During the school band practice, the discordant sounds echoed loudly from the music room. Discordant means:

a)

to develop gradually

b)

to float or hang suspended

c)

lacking in harmony

2.

During a literature class, Ian was asked to select the term that refers to a section taken from a book or article. What should Ian choose?

a)

adage

b)

citadel

c)

excerpt

d)

bonanza

3.

While exploring a dark cave, Sanjana had to cautiously feel around with her hands to find the way out; what is this action called?

a)

revert

b)

jostle

c)

collaborate

d)

grope

4.

John was in a dark room and had to find the light switch. He had to feel about uncertainly with his hands; to search without clear direction. What was John doing?

a)

revert

b)

jostle

c)

collaborate

d)

grope

5.

Omar and Sanjana aspire for their notes, descriptions, and character sketches to ________________ into a successful book.

a)

collaborate

b)

evolve

c)

invalidate

d)

perspective

6.

King Malachi issued a royal ________________ prohibiting the celebration of all holidays within his realm.

a)

vigil

b)

decree

c)

excerpt

d)

citadel

7.

During a group project, Omar was impolite and lacked manners. A word to describe Omar is:

a)

plaudits

b)

churlish

c)

servile

d)

grope

8.

Omar invested in a new tech startup that turned out to be highly profitable or rewarding. What is this situation called?

a)

plaudits

b)

citadel

c)

adage

d)

bonanza

9.

After the walls of their city were breached by the enemy, Ian and Kamryn retreated to the citadel and continued their resistance from there. Based on context, citadel most likely means... 

a)

proclamation, edict

b)

boos, disapproval, ridicule

c)

fort, stronghold, bulwark, bastion

d)

wreckage, debris

10.

Logan and Maidelyn were allowed to collaborate on their reports because they were exploring related topics. Based on context, collaborate most likely means... 

a)

work alone

b)

unfold, emerge

c)

portion, section, extract

d)

team up, join forces

11.

Madison and James were discussing the exact wording of the saying about early birds catching worms. Based on context, saying most likely means...

a)

maxim, saw, aphorism, well-known saying

b)

windfall

c)

fort, stronghold, bulwark, bastion

d)

cheers, acclaim

12.

In a group project, Jayden was often the individual who lagged behind; slow to act, move, or respond

a)

bonanza

b)

laggard

c)

adage

d)

servile

13.

After the school play, Malachi and Logan received plaudits for their performance and dedication.

a)

a period of careful observation

b)

to remain suspended in the air

c)

unpleasant in sound

d)

applause; enthusiastic praise or approval

14.

Three wrong answers will __________________any contestant from reaching the quiz show's final round.

a)

preclude

b)

excerpt

c)

wanton

d)

vigil

15.

As Adelyne exited the crowded bus, she tried not to ________________ other passengers.

a)

jostle

b)

veer

c)

discordant

d)

skittish

16.

Tyra watched as the drone managed to remain suspended or float in the air

a)

jostle

b)

revert

c)

hover

d)

preclude

17.

Jayden and Malena frequently _____________ over whose responsibility it is to take out the trash.

a)

invalidate

b)

relevant

c)

wrangle

d)

hover

18.

James and Ezmeralda attended the solemn _____________ at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

a)

collaboration

b)

vigil

c)

detriment

d)

longevity

19.

After the storm, Connor and Maidelyn watched as bulldozers and wrecking balls soon reduced the damaged building to a pile of smoking ________________.

a)

amass

b)

incognito

c)

rubble

d)

servile

20.

During a history class, Kamryn learned that the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 was the initial step in freeing African Americans from their servile conditions. Based on context, servile most likely means... 

a)

slavish, groveling, fawning

b)

masterly, overbearing

c)

harmonious, in agreement

d)

surly, ill-tempered

21.

For two nights, Ian completed his homework diligently; then he reverted to his usual lazy habits. Based on context, reverted most likely means... 

a)

returned, went back

b)

divided, separated, removed

c)

pushed

d)

relapsed, regressed

22.

While reading a book, Madison came across (n.) a wise saying or proverb. What is this called?

a)

adage

b)

bonanza

c)

decree

d)

excerpt

23.

During a school project, Storm discovered a rich deposit of ore in a mine, something extremely valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a substantial amount; a sudden profit or gain. What did Storm find?

a)

decree

b)

plaudits

c)

vigil

d)

bonanza

24.

During a group project, Malena noticed that one of her teammates was lacking politeness or good manners, often being insensitive and hard to work with. What word best describes this behavior?

a)

laggard

b)

servile

c)

churlish

d)

discordant

25.

During a history class, Connor learned about (n.) a stronghold that overlooks and defends a city; any powerful or commanding place. What is this called?

a)

decree

b)

vigil

c)

rubble

d)

citadel

26.

Jayden and Khadija were exploring the ancient city, and they came across a massive structure that was known to be a stronghold that dominates and defends the city; any powerful or commanding place. What is this structure called?

a)

decree

b)

vigil

c)

rubble

d)

citadel

27.

Sanjanashree and James were assigned a group project. They decided to (v.) to cooperate or work jointly with others to complete it efficiently.

a)

decree

b)

collaborate

c)

evolve

d)

hover

28.

Shasmitha received a directive with legal authority from the city council; she was asked to issue such a directive to the community and command decisively or authoritatively.

a)

decree

b)

excerpt

c)

evolve

d)

wrangle

29.

During the school talent show, Joshua's band played a song that was unpleasant in sound, clashing; not in harmony. What word best describes their performance?

a)

churlish

b)

laggard

c)

discordant

d)

servile

30.

During a science project, Tyra observed how a caterpillar changes into a butterfly. This process is an example of what action?

a)

jostle

b)

hover

c)

evolve

d)

wrangle

31.

During a literature class, Jonathan was asked to find (n.) a section taken from a book, article, etc (v.) to take such a section; to quote from a famous novel.

a)

excerpt

b)

decree

c)

plaudits

d)

wrangle

32.

While exploring a dark cave, Khadija had to cautiously feel around with her hands to find her way. What word describes this action?

a)

hover

b)

grope

c)

jostle

d)

preclude

33.

Connor watched the drone (v.) to float or remain suspended in the air; to move back and forth uncertainly over or around the garden.

a)

hover

b)

grope

c)

revert

d)

preclude

34.

During the school fair, Connor had to (v.) push or elbow his way through a crowd to reach the front of the line; he had to bump into or brush against someone; to compete for a spot at the popular game booth.

a)

hover

b)

grope

c)

revert

d)

jostle

35.

During a group project, Henry was often seen as (n.) an individual who moves slowly or lags behind. His teammates described him as (adj.) lagging, slow to act or respond.

a)

churlish

b)

discordant

c)

laggard

d)

servile

36.

During the school assembly, Principal Logan gave a speech that received (n.pl.) applause; enthusiastic praise or approval from the students.

a)

plaudits

b)

vigils

c)

bonanzas

d)

decrees

37.

Adelyne was planning a surprise party for Matthew, but she had to preclude any chance of him finding out. What does 'preclude' mean in this context?

a)

wrangle

b)

preclude

c)

revert

d)

collaborate

38.

During a team project, Joshua accidentally deleted a crucial file. What action should he take to go back or return to a previous state?

a)

wrangle

b)

preclude

c)

revert

d)

collaborate

39.

During a school debate, Jayden argued that the student council should have the power to make decisions by royal decree. Based on context, decree most likely means...

a)

proclamation, edict, proclaim

b)

boos, disapproval, ridicule

c)

progress, advance

d)

wreckage, debris

40.

As Jayden and Storm discussed their upcoming vacation, they gradually evolved a plan for a bike trip through New England. Based on context, evolved most likely means...

a)

withered, shriveled up, atrophied

b)

developed, expanded

c)

portioned, sectioned, extracted

d)

lingered, wavered

41.

During the literature class, Ian read aloud a few excerpts from the newspaper review of the new movie. Based on context, excerpts most likely means... 

a)

parts, sections, extracts

b)

boos, disapproval, ridicule

c)

wreckage, debris

d)

proclamations, edicts

42.

Part of Speech: John reverted back to his old study habits.

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adverb

d)

Adjective

43.

Part of Speech: When the students had a substitute, some behaved in a churlish manner.

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adverb

d)

Adjective

44.

Part of Speech: Tyra and Kamryn collaborated on the project.

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adverb

d)

Adjective

45.

Part of Speech: Khadija used an excerpt to find the correct answer.

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adverb

d)

Adjective