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WorksheetsUnit 1
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 25mins
As Emely walked past the music room, the discordant noises came bellowing out. Discordant means:
to develop gradually
to float or hang suspended
lacking in harmony
Playful and fun
Logan was reading a book and came across a passage that provided wisdom for his main character.
adage
citadel
excerpt
bonanza
Logan had to utilize the skills he learned in 3rd grade.
revert
jostle
collaborate
grope
When the power failed, Aashrita and Suraj had to _______________in the dark to find a working flashlight.
oblique
grope
servile
preclude
During the school assembly, Manasvi read a long _______________from a speech by Sojourner Truth.
decree
legendary
excerpt
tether
Janina and Enzo hope that their notes, descriptions, and character sketches will ________________into a successful book.
collaborate
evolve
invalidate
perspective
During a school debate, Myles argued that the student council president should have the power to make decisions by decree. Based on context, decree most likely means...
proclamation, edict, proclaim
boos, disproval, ridicule
progress, advance
wreckage, debris
As Saathvik and Cadence discussed their coming vacation, they gradually evolved a plan for a bicycle trip through New England. Based on context, evolved most likely means...
withered, shriveled up, atrophied
developed, expanded
portioned, sectioned, extracted
lingered, wavered
During the school debate, suddenly the discordant voices of Albano and Zaina arguing over their points burst upon my ears and jarred me out of my daydream. Based on context, discordant most likely means...
courteous, civil, well-mannered
harmonious, in agreement
slavish, groveling, fawning
grating, shrill, different, divergent
During a class presentation, Enzo read aloud a few excerpts from a famous novel. Based on context, excerpts most likely means...
portions, sections, extracts
boos, disproval, ridicule
wreckage, debris
proclamations, edicts
During the school band practice, Emma noticed that the music was disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony, conflicting. What term best describes this situation?
decree
discordant
churlish
grope
preclude
Emma noticed that her skills in playing the guitar seemed to develop gradually over time; she felt she was rising to a higher level with each practice session. What term best describes this process?
jostle
discord
collaborate
evolve
During a school assembly, Principal Janina issued a royal ________________ which banned the celebration of all holidays in the school.
vigil
decree
excerpt
citadel
During a school trip to the beach, Emma noticed that the sound being made by a seagull was probably quite __________________ and shrill.
decree
evolve
discordant
servile
During a class meeting, the teacher announced a new rule. What is a synonym for this announcement?
declare
rest
harmony
wither
During a group project, Sreepraneeth noticed that the team's ideas were discordant. What does 'discordant' mean in this context?
settle
atrophy
conflcting
harmony
collaborate
Suraj is working on a project where he needs to find a synonym for the word 'evolve'. Which word should he choose?
debris
develop
linger
wither
During a student council meeting, Suraj proposed (n.) an order having the force of law; (v.) to issue such an order; to command firmly or forcefully. What is this called?
decree
laggard
discordant
jostle
In a group project, Logan was often referred to as the person who falls behind; slow to move, act or respond. What term best describes Logan?
bonanza
laggard
adage
servile
After the school play, Janina and Suraj received plaudits for their hard work and dedication.
any period of watchful attention
to float or hang suspended over
disagreeable in sound
applause; enthusiastic praise or approval
Three incorrect answers will __________________any contestant from entering the quiz show's final round.
preclude
excerpt
wanton
vigil
Suraj and Enzo, who won the gold medals, gratefully accepted the ________________of their fans.
banter
compliance
plaudits
audacious
During a school field trip, the teacher often has to urge Sreepraneeth and Emma to keep up with the rest of the group so no one is lost.
antics
collaborate
laggards
willfuls
preclude
The cafeteria line was so crowded that Janina was jostled past the desserts before she could take one. Based on context, jostled most likely means...
soared
pushed
lingered
portioned
Suraj's silly pride about doing everything on his own precludes his getting the help he needs so badly. Based on context, precludes most likely means...
help, promote, facilitate
unfolds, emerges
hinder, check, stop
progress, advance
During a school event, Janina and Saathvik watched as a drone hovered over the crowd, capturing aerial footage. Based on context, hovered most likely means...
unfolded, emerged
proclaimed, decreed
groped, fumbled
lingered, wavered, seesawed, floated
During the school assembly, the principal gave a speech that elaborated on the new rules set in place.
plaudits
excerpt
hovering
bonanza
decree
Joyce wanted to ensure that no one could enter the restricted area, so she took measures to make it impossible, prevent, shut out any unauthorized access. What term describes her actions?
hover
preclude
wrangle
servile
Raj had to make his way through the crowded hallway to get to his next class, often having to push or elbow his way past other students; to bump, shove, brush against
jostle
laggard
preclude
hover
wrangle
During the school soccer match, Enzo and Raj were __________________ for the ball.
reverting
hovering
discordant
jostling
During the construction project, Saathvik noticed a pile of broken stone or bricks; ruins.
revert
preclude
wrangle
rubble
Albano and Emma always _____________over whose turn it is to take out the trash.
invalidate
relevant
wrangle
hover
During the annual memorial service, Manasvi and Myles attended the solemn _____________at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
collaboration
vigil
detriment
longevity
Emma, a serious performer, prefers constructive criticism to _______________flattery.
reverted
congested
servile
devoid
During the demolition of an old school building, Misha watched as bulldozers and wrecking balls reduced the damaged structure to a heap of smoking ________________.
amass
incognito
rubble
servile
When Anurag's lease on his apartment is up, control of the property usually _______________ to the legal owner.
enterprises
reverts
invalidates
vies
During a history class, Emma learned that the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 was the first step in releasing African Americans from their servile bonds. Based on context, servile most likely means...
slavish, groveling, fawning
masterly, overbearing
harmonious, in agreement
surly, ill-tempered
With tireless devotion, Zaina's parents kept an anxious vigil at her bedside. Based on context, vigil most likely means...
watch, lookout, state of wakefulness
squabble, bicker
wreckage, debris
boos, disproval, ridicule
Before the new community park could be built, Anurag and Albano found it necessary to tear down the old playground and remove the rubble. Based on context, rubble most likely means...
progress, advance
wreckage, debris
squabble, bicker
windfall, bonanza, godsend
For two weeks, Misha diligently attended her gym sessions; then she reverted to her usual sedentary lifestyle. Based on context, reverted most likely means...
unfolded, emerged
portioned, sectioned, extracted
pushed
relapsed, regressed
to return, go back
revert
servile
wrangle
jostle
submissive; like a servant
bonanza
churlish
vigil
servile
a watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention
excerpt
rubble
vigil
wrangle
hover
What is the exact wording of the adage about early birds and worm-catching? Based on context, adage most likely means...
maxim, saw, aphorism, well-known saying
windfall
fort, stronghold, bulwark, bastion
cheers, acclaim
a proverb, wise saying
bonanza
laggard
adage
decree
Even though the old ______________ says that you can't have your cake and eat it, too, I like to have my cake, eat it, and then help myself to another big piece.
bonanza
evolve
citadel
adage
In order for the team to win the game, all members must _____________ with each other.
jostle
collaborate
evolve
churl
Without mechanized weaponry, there was no way the troops could successfully take over the heavily guarded __________________.
wrangle
vigil
bonanza
citadel
Tracy decided never to call that dogsitter again because the neighbors complained about her ______________________ and rude behavior toward them and her pets.
collaborate
laggard
churlish
revert
Valentine’s Day produces a __________________ of business for candy and greeting card companies.
adage
bonanza
citadel
excerpt
The word CHURLISH
BEST COMPLETES which sentence?
The musicians decided to _____ on the new song with his partner for the Grammy Awards.
I thought it would be _____ to take the last piece of pizza so I politely offered it to my cousin.
Sweeps week is a(n) _____ for the television networks because so many people will watch their shows.
We had to _____ around the room to find the candles when the lights went out.
The word COLLABORATE
BEST COMPLETES which sentence?
The musicians decided to _____ on the new song with his partner for the Grammy Awards.
I thought it would be _____ to take the last piece of pizza so I politely offered it to my cousin.
Sweeps week is a(n) _____ for the television networks because so many people will watch their shows.
We had to _____ around the room to find the candles when the lights went out.
The word BONANZA
BEST COMPLETES which sentence?
The musicians decided to _____ on the new song with his partner for the Grammy Awards.
I thought it would be _____ to take the last piece of pizza so I politely offered it to my cousin.
Sweeps week is a(n) _____ for the television networks because so many people will watch their shows and the commercials that air during them.
We had to _____ around the room to find the candles when the lights went out.
The word CITADEL
BEST COMPLETES which sentence?
The castle was a _____ which protected to town from attacking armies until it was time to go to bed then we had to dismantle the legos.
The air balloon started to _____ over the town at a low altitude and I was afraid we were going to hit the tall buildings.
He was always late for work because of his _____ attitude in the early morning.
We had to _____ around the room to find the candles when the lights went out.
The word ADAGE
BEST COMPLETES which sentence?
The comedian won _____ from the audience for his uncanny sense of humor.
The air balloon started to _____ over the town at a low altitude and I was afraid we were going to hit the tall buildings.
My grandparents used an old _____ of save for a rainy day to make me frugal with money.
We had to _____ around the room to find the candles when the lights went out.
Word Relationships: churlish is to manners as
Word Relationships: bonanza is to favorable as
Synonym: adage
maxim
fortress
harmony
request
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
Part of Speech: vigil
Noun
Verb
Adverb
Adjective
Part of Speech: Churlish
Noun
Verb
Adverb
Adjective
Preposition
Part of Speech: Discordant
Verb
Noun
Adverb
Adjective
Preposition
Which Two Words Complete The Sentence Best:
If he wasn't so rude, I'd be glad to ________with him on the project, but I don't think I can work with someone who always behaves in a _______manner.
collaborate, evolve
wrangle, servile
vigil, churlish
collaborate, jostle
preclude, discordant
Which Two Words Complete The Sentence Best:
As the massive entertainer, she was used to getting _______, but being _______ with her staff will only lead to her downfall.
decrees, laggard
bonanzas, servile
plaudits, discordant
vigils, wrangle
jostled, churlish
