WorksheetsVocabulary Workshop Unit 1 Level C
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 16mins
During the school band practice, the discordant sounds echoed loudly from the music room. Discordant means:
to develop gradually
to float or hang suspended
lacking in harmony
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?
adage
citadel
excerpt
bonanza
While exploring a dark cave, Sanjana had to cautiously feel around with her hands to find the way out; what is this action called?
revert
jostle
collaborate
grope
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?
revert
jostle
collaborate
grope
Omar and Sanjana aspire for their notes, descriptions, and character sketches to ________________ into a successful book.
collaborate
evolve
invalidate
perspective
King Malachi issued a royal ________________ prohibiting the celebration of all holidays within his realm.
vigil
decree
excerpt
citadel
During a group project, Omar was impolite and lacked manners. A word to describe Omar is:
plaudits
churlish
servile
grope
Omar invested in a new tech startup that turned out to be highly profitable or rewarding. What is this situation called?
plaudits
citadel
adage
bonanza
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...
proclamation, edict
boos, disapproval, ridicule
fort, stronghold, bulwark, bastion
wreckage, debris
Logan and Maidelyn were allowed to collaborate on their reports because they were exploring related topics. Based on context, collaborate most likely means...
work alone
unfold, emerge
portion, section, extract
team up, join forces
Madison and James were discussing the exact wording of the saying about early birds catching worms. Based on context, saying most likely means...
maxim, saw, aphorism, well-known saying
windfall
fort, stronghold, bulwark, bastion
cheers, acclaim
In a group project, Jayden was often the individual who lagged behind; slow to act, move, or respond
bonanza
laggard
adage
servile
After the school play, Malachi and Logan received plaudits for their performance and dedication.
a period of careful observation
to remain suspended in the air
unpleasant in sound
applause; enthusiastic praise or approval
Three wrong answers will __________________any contestant from reaching the quiz show's final round.
preclude
excerpt
wanton
vigil
As Adelyne exited the crowded bus, she tried not to ________________ other passengers.
jostle
veer
discordant
skittish
Tyra watched as the drone managed to remain suspended or float in the air
jostle
revert
hover
preclude
Jayden and Malena frequently _____________ over whose responsibility it is to take out the trash.
invalidate
relevant
wrangle
hover
James and Ezmeralda attended the solemn _____________ at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
collaboration
vigil
detriment
longevity
After the storm, Connor and Maidelyn watched as bulldozers and wrecking balls soon reduced the damaged building to a pile of smoking ________________.
amass
incognito
rubble
servile
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...
slavish, groveling, fawning
masterly, overbearing
harmonious, in agreement
surly, ill-tempered
For two nights, Ian completed his homework diligently; then he reverted to his usual lazy habits. Based on context, reverted most likely means...
returned, went back
divided, separated, removed
pushed
relapsed, regressed
While reading a book, Madison came across (n.) a wise saying or proverb. What is this called?
adage
bonanza
decree
excerpt
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?
decree
plaudits
vigil
bonanza
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?
laggard
servile
churlish
discordant
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?
decree
vigil
rubble
citadel
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?
decree
vigil
rubble
citadel
Sanjanashree and James were assigned a group project. They decided to (v.) to cooperate or work jointly with others to complete it efficiently.
decree
collaborate
evolve
hover
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.
decree
excerpt
evolve
wrangle
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?
churlish
laggard
discordant
servile
During a science project, Tyra observed how a caterpillar changes into a butterfly. This process is an example of what action?
jostle
hover
evolve
wrangle
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.
excerpt
decree
plaudits
wrangle
While exploring a dark cave, Khadija had to cautiously feel around with her hands to find her way. What word describes this action?
hover
grope
jostle
preclude
Connor watched the drone (v.) to float or remain suspended in the air; to move back and forth uncertainly over or around the garden.
hover
grope
revert
preclude
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.
hover
grope
revert
jostle
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.
churlish
discordant
laggard
servile
During the school assembly, Principal Logan gave a speech that received (n.pl.) applause; enthusiastic praise or approval from the students.
plaudits
vigils
bonanzas
decrees
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?
wrangle
preclude
revert
collaborate
During a team project, Joshua accidentally deleted a crucial file. What action should he take to go back or return to a previous state?
wrangle
preclude
revert
collaborate
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...
proclamation, edict, proclaim
boos, disapproval, ridicule
progress, advance
wreckage, debris
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...
withered, shriveled up, atrophied
developed, expanded
portioned, sectioned, extracted
lingered, wavered
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...
parts, sections, extracts
boos, disapproval, ridicule
wreckage, debris
proclamations, edicts
Part of Speech: John reverted back to his old study habits.
Noun
Verb
Adverb
Adjective
Part of Speech: When the students had a substitute, some behaved in a churlish manner.
Noun
Verb
Adverb
Adjective
Part of Speech: Tyra and Kamryn collaborated on the project.
Noun
Verb
Adverb
Adjective
Part of Speech: Khadija used an excerpt to find the correct answer.
Noun
Verb
Adverb
Adjective
