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Unit 1

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

As Emely walked past the music room, the discordant noises came bellowing out. Discordant means:

a)

to develop gradually

b)

to float or hang suspended

c)

lacking in harmony

d)

Playful and fun

2.

Logan was reading a book and came across a passage that provided wisdom for his main character.

a)

adage

b)

citadel

c)

excerpt

d)

bonanza

3.

Logan had to utilize the skills he learned in 3rd grade.

a)

revert

b)

jostle

c)

collaborate

d)

grope

4.

When the power failed, Aashrita and Suraj had to _______________in the dark to find a working flashlight.

a)

oblique

b)

grope

c)

servile

d)

preclude

5.

During the school assembly, Manasvi read a long _______________from a speech by Sojourner Truth.

a)

decree

b)

legendary

c)

excerpt

d)

tether

6.

Janina and Enzo hope that their notes, descriptions, and character sketches will ________________into a successful book.

a)

collaborate

b)

evolve

c)

invalidate

d)

perspective

7.

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...

a)

proclamation, edict, proclaim

b)

boos, disproval, ridicule

c)

progress, advance

d)

wreckage, debris

8.

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...

a)

withered, shriveled up, atrophied

b)

developed, expanded

c)

portioned, sectioned, extracted

d)

lingered, wavered

9.

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... 

a)

courteous, civil, well-mannered

b)

harmonious, in agreement

c)

slavish, groveling, fawning

d)

grating, shrill, different, divergent

10.

During a class presentation, Enzo read aloud a few excerpts from a famous novel. Based on context, excerpts most likely means... 

a)

portions, sections, extracts

b)

boos, disproval, ridicule

c)

wreckage, debris

d)

proclamations, edicts

11.

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?

a)

decree

b)

discordant

c)

churlish

d)

grope

e)

preclude

12.

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?

a)

jostle

b)

discord

c)

collaborate

d)

evolve

13.

During a school assembly, Principal Janina issued a royal ________________ which banned the celebration of all holidays in the school.

a)

vigil

b)

decree

c)

excerpt

d)

citadel

14.

During a school trip to the beach, Emma noticed that the sound being made by a seagull was probably quite __________________ and shrill.

a)

decree

b)

evolve

c)

discordant

d)

servile

15.

During a class meeting, the teacher announced a new rule. What is a synonym for this announcement?

a)

declare

b)

rest

c)

harmony

d)

wither

16.

During a group project, Sreepraneeth noticed that the team's ideas were discordant. What does 'discordant' mean in this context?

a)

settle

b)

atrophy

c)

conflcting

d)

harmony

e)

collaborate

17.

Suraj is working on a project where he needs to find a synonym for the word 'evolve'. Which word should he choose?

a)

debris

b)

develop

c)

linger

d)

wither

18.

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?

a)

decree

b)

laggard

c)

discordant

d)

jostle

19.

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?

a)

bonanza

b)

laggard

c)

adage

d)

servile

20.

After the school play, Janina and Suraj received plaudits for their hard work and dedication.

a)

any period of watchful attention

b)

to float or hang suspended over

c)

disagreeable in sound

d)

applause; enthusiastic praise or approval

21.

Three incorrect answers will __________________any contestant from entering the quiz show's final round.

a)

preclude

b)

excerpt

c)

wanton

d)

vigil

22.

Suraj and Enzo, who won the gold medals, gratefully accepted the ________________of their fans.

a)

banter

b)

compliance

c)

plaudits

d)

audacious

23.

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.

a)

antics

b)

collaborate

c)

laggards

d)

willfuls

e)

preclude

24.

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...

a)

soared

b)

pushed

c)

lingered

d)

portioned

25.

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... 

a)

help, promote, facilitate

b)

unfolds, emerges

c)

hinder, check, stop

d)

progress, advance

26.

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... 

a)

unfolded, emerged

b)

proclaimed, decreed

c)

groped, fumbled

d)

lingered, wavered, seesawed, floated

27.

During the school assembly, the principal gave a speech that elaborated on the new rules set in place.

a)

plaudits

b)

excerpt

c)

hovering

d)

bonanza

e)

decree

28.

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?

a)

hover

b)

preclude

c)

wrangle

d)

servile

29.

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

a)

jostle

b)

laggard

c)

preclude

d)

hover

e)

wrangle

30.

During the school soccer match, Enzo and Raj were __________________ for the ball.

a)

reverting

b)

hovering

c)

discordant

d)

jostling

31.

During the construction project, Saathvik noticed a pile of broken stone or bricks; ruins.

a)

revert

b)

preclude

c)

wrangle

d)

rubble

32.

Albano and Emma always _____________over whose turn it is to take out the trash.

a)

invalidate

b)

relevant

c)

wrangle

d)

hover

33.

During the annual memorial service, Manasvi and Myles attended the solemn _____________at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

a)

collaboration

b)

vigil

c)

detriment

d)

longevity

34.

Emma, a serious performer, prefers constructive criticism to _______________flattery.

a)

reverted

b)

congested

c)

servile

d)

devoid

35.

During the demolition of an old school building, Misha watched as bulldozers and wrecking balls reduced the damaged structure to a heap of smoking ________________.

a)

amass

b)

incognito

c)

rubble

d)

servile

36.

When Anurag's lease on his apartment is up, control of the property usually _______________ to the legal owner.

a)

enterprises

b)

reverts

c)

invalidates

d)

vies

37.

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... 

a)

slavish, groveling, fawning

b)

masterly, overbearing

c)

harmonious, in agreement

d)

surly, ill-tempered

38.

With tireless devotion, Zaina's parents kept an anxious vigil at her bedside. Based on context, vigil most likely means... 

a)

watch, lookout, state of wakefulness

b)

squabble, bicker

c)

wreckage, debris

d)

boos, disproval, ridicule

39.

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... 

a)

progress, advance

b)

wreckage, debris

c)

squabble, bicker

d)

windfall, bonanza, godsend

40.

For two weeks, Misha diligently attended her gym sessions; then she reverted to her usual sedentary lifestyle. Based on context, reverted most likely means... 

a)

unfolded, emerged

b)

portioned, sectioned, extracted

c)

pushed

d)

relapsed, regressed

41.
They had such a long wrangle over the use of the bicycle that their mother finally forbade either of them from using it. Based on context, wrangle most likely means... 
a)
agree, concur
b)
adage, maxim, aphorism
c)
squabble, bicker
d)
cheer, acclaim
42.

to return, go back

a)

revert

b)

servile

c)

wrangle

d)

jostle

43.

submissive; like a servant

a)

bonanza

b)

churlish

c)

vigil

d)

servile

44.

a watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention

a)

excerpt

b)

rubble

c)

vigil

d)

wrangle

e)

hover

45.
The student was rude and lacking in manners.  A word to describe the student is:
a)
plaudits
b)
churlish
c)
servile
d)
grope
46.
Something very profitable, or rewarding
a)
plaudits
b)
citadel
c)
adage
d)
bonanza
47.
A fortress that overlooks and protects a city
a)
excerpt
b)
adage
c)
citadel
d)
bonanza
48.

What is the exact wording of the adage about early birds and worm-catching? Based on context, adage most likely means...

a)

maxim, saw, aphorism, well-known saying

b)

windfall

c)

fort, stronghold, bulwark, bastion

d)

cheers, acclaim

49.
If you will only show a little patience, that business investment may grow into a(n) bonanza for you. Based on context, bonanza most likely means... 
a)
maxim, saw, aphorism
b)
windfall, godsend, boon, blessing, jackpot
c)
fort, stronghold, bulwark, bastion
d)
proclamation, edict
50.
You hurt her feelings when you reacted to her comments in such a churlish way, especially since you asked for her advice. Based on context, churlish most likely means... 
a)
courteous, civil, well-mannered
b)
early bird, swift, speedy, prompt
c)
surly, rude, discourteous, impolite, inconsiderate
d)
grating, shrill, different, divergent
51.
After the walls of their city fell to the enemy, the inhabitants withdrew to the citadel and continued the struggle from there. Based on context, citadel most likely means... 
a)
proclamation, edict
b)
boos, disproval, ridicule
c)
fort, stronghold, bulwark, bastion
d)
wreckage, debris
52.
Our teacher gave the two of us permission to collaborate on our reports because we were investigating related problems. Based on context, collaborate most likely means... 
a)
work alone
b)
unfold ,emerge
c)
portion, section, extract
d)
team up, join forces
53.

a proverb, wise saying

a)

bonanza

b)

laggard

c)

adage

d)

decree

54.

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.

a)

bonanza

b)

evolve

c)

citadel

d)

adage

55.

In order for the team to win the game, all members must _____________ with each other.

a)

jostle

b)

collaborate

c)

evolve

d)

churl

56.

Without mechanized weaponry, there was no way the troops could successfully take over the heavily guarded __________________.

a)

wrangle

b)

vigil

c)

bonanza

d)

citadel

57.

Tracy decided never to call that dogsitter again because the neighbors complained about her ______________________ and rude behavior toward them and her pets.

a)

collaborate

b)

laggard

c)

churlish

d)

revert

58.

Valentine’s Day produces a __________________ of business for candy and greeting card companies.

a)

adage

b)

bonanza

c)

citadel

d)

excerpt

59.

The word CHURLISH

BEST COMPLETES which sentence?

a)

The musicians decided to _____ on the new song with his partner for the Grammy Awards.

b)

I thought it would be _____ to take the last piece of pizza so I politely offered it to my cousin.

c)

Sweeps week is a(n) _____ for the television networks because so many people will watch their shows.

d)

We had to _____ around the room to find the candles when the lights went out.

60.

The word COLLABORATE

BEST COMPLETES which sentence?

a)

The musicians decided to _____ on the new song with his partner for the Grammy Awards.

b)

I thought it would be _____ to take the last piece of pizza so I politely offered it to my cousin.

c)

Sweeps week is a(n) _____ for the television networks because so many people will watch their shows.

d)

We had to _____ around the room to find the candles when the lights went out.

61.

The word BONANZA

BEST COMPLETES which sentence?

a)

The musicians decided to _____ on the new song with his partner for the Grammy Awards.

b)

I thought it would be _____ to take the last piece of pizza so I politely offered it to my cousin.

c)

Sweeps week is a(n) _____ for the television networks because so many people will watch their shows and the commercials that air during them.

d)

We had to _____ around the room to find the candles when the lights went out.

62.

The word CITADEL

BEST COMPLETES which sentence?

a)

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.

b)

The air balloon started to _____ over the town at a low altitude and I was afraid we were going to hit the tall buildings.

c)

He was always late for work because of his _____ attitude in the early morning.

d)

We had to _____ around the room to find the candles when the lights went out.

63.

The word ADAGE

BEST COMPLETES which sentence?

a)

The comedian won _____ from the audience for his uncanny sense of humor.

b)

The air balloon started to _____ over the town at a low altitude and I was afraid we were going to hit the tall buildings.

c)

My grandparents used an old _____ of save for a rainy day to make me frugal with money.

d)

We had to _____ around the room to find the candles when the lights went out.

64.

Word Relationships: churlish is to manners as 

a)
legendary is to fame
b)
skittish is to caution
c)
durable is to strength
d)
servile is to pride
65.

Word Relationships: bonanza is to favorable as 

a)
plaudits is to unfavorable
b)
laggard is to favorable 
c)
wrangle is to unfavorable
d)
detriment is to favorable
66.

Synonym: adage

a)

maxim

b)

fortress

c)

harmony

d)

request

67.

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

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adverb

d)

Adjective

68.

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

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adverb

d)

Adjective

69.

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

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adverb

d)

Adjective

70.

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

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adverb

d)

Adjective

71.

Part of Speech: vigil

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adverb

d)

Adjective

72.

Part of Speech: Churlish

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adverb

d)

Adjective

e)

Preposition

73.

Part of Speech: Discordant

a)

Verb

b)

Noun

c)

Adverb

d)

Adjective

e)

Preposition

74.

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.

a)

collaborate, evolve

b)

wrangle, servile

c)

vigil, churlish

d)

collaborate, jostle

e)

preclude, discordant

75.

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.

a)

decrees, laggard

b)

bonanzas, servile

c)

plaudits, discordant

d)

vigils, wrangle

e)

jostled, churlish