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Backward and Forward Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Brianna was supposed to study for her math test, but she decided to play Fortnite instead. This means Brianna...

a)

procrastinated

b)

professed

c)

retrofired

d)

retrogressed

2.

Whispering to somebody privately is the opposite of...

a)

procrastinating

b)

professing

c)

retrofiring

d)

retrogressing

3.

The Los Angeles Angels started the season on a winning streak, but since then they have ______.

a)

procrastinated

b)

professed

c)

retrofired

d)

retrogressed

4.

A _____ pay raise gives you more money for days you have already worked.

a)

retroactive

b)

retrospective

5.

A _____ movie festival shows films from the actor's past.

a)

retroactive

b)

retrospective

6.

A _____ often contains information that will help a reader understand the book.

a)

prologue

b)

promontory

c)

propensity

d)

retrospect

7.

Ethan had a ______ for arguing with others, so naturally he became a lawyer.

a)

prologue

b)

promontory

c)

propensity

d)

retrospect

8.

The opposite of a valley would be a...

a)

prologue

b)

promontory

c)

propensity

d)

retrospect

9.

This word comes from roots that mean "backward + looking":

a)

prologue

b)

promontory

c)

propensity

d)

retrospect

10.

The Houston Astros wore their retro jerseys last night. This means they wore jerseys that...

a)

the team wore in the past.

b)

the team always wears

c)

the team is planning to wear in the future.

11.

Reed recently earned a promotion at work. Using your knowledge of the prefix "pro-", this means that Reed...

a)

moved to a better job at his company.

b)

has the same job he used to have.

c)

has a worse job than he used to have.

12.

Shortly after launch, a rocket will begin to...

a)

procrastinate

b)

profess

c)

retrofire

d)

retrogress