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Worksheets6 ELA Prep Quiz Vocabulary Builder
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
The operations manager ran down the stairs quickly to see what all the commotion was about. A box had become stuck in between the two machines and people were running and shouting.
The word commotion most nearly means:
a noisy confusing disturbance
a simple misunderstanding
a tragic disaster
a dynamic puzzle
She looked at the creased skin above her eyes and realized she was getting older. Her skin was changing and aging.
The word creased most nearly means:
a wave of excitement
a bumpy or unevem texture
a line or wrinkle created on material by folding or pressing
a grey or pale color
Which of these sentences contains an example of imagery?
She and never been to the museum.
The painting was a mosaic of vivid colorful images.
He asked, "Did you enjoy your visit?"
"Yes," she replied with a smirk, "now I'd love to get lunch."
The sunlight came through the window and struck the crystal above the sink. This created a kaleidoscope of brilliant colors cast across the kitchen.
The world kaleidoscope most nearly means:
a detailed picture
a vivid abstract painting
a black and white movie
a colorful display of different shapes and sizes
The class was enthusiastic about their trip to the zoo. One student shouted, "I'm so happy to go on this field trip!"
The word enthusiastic most nearly means:
sleepy
excited and eager
uninterested or indifferent
prepared
Billy was delighted by the hues of yellow and orange in the fall leaves. He took a step and the sound of crunching leaves under his feet brought a smile to his face.
The word delighted most nearly means:
a feeling of annoyance
a feeling of fear
a hopeful feeling
a feeling of pleasure
George travelled the world an only collected the most exotic artifacts to put in his showcase. His home was like a miniature foreign museum.
The word exotic most nearly means:
commonplace
foreign, nonnative or alien
unusual
popular or well liked
How did you feel about answering these questions on a scale of 1-4?
1. easy peazy
2. ehhh a little tough
3. more challenging than I thought
4. I need help I don't know these words
She used the ladle to stir and scoop out the very hot tomato soup. Chef Audra makes the best soup.
The word ladle most nearly means:
to slop on a plate.
to pick out.
to scoop with a spoon with a long handle.
to sip and drink.
He had a rigid grip on the monkey bars. Jeffrey did not want to fall down before he mad it across the set.
The word rigid most nearly means:
firm
loose
chaotic
simple
Joe went out to eat at a Japanese restaurant, but he was inexperienced with chopsticks. After a little practice he was able to do it.
The word inexperienced most nearly means:
scared or frightened.
intimidated.
having a lot of experience.
having little knowledge or experience.
In the envelope I sent you last week you will find enclosed, a check, a paper application and a copy of my driver's license.
The word enclose most nearly means:
included or closed inside.
filtered by or separated
complimented or coupled with
taken out
You could feel the suspense building as we all waited quietly for the opening act to begin.
The word suspense most nearly means:
apathy or disinterest in what is to come
enthusiastic or happy about what is to come
excitement or uncertainty about what is to come
scared of frightened about what is to come
While sight-seeing, the couple leisurely sauntered along the streets of Italy. There was much to see, but they were not rushing.
The word saunter most nearly means:
to walk slowly, without hurry
to run as fast as you can
to plod along heavily
to trot like a horse
Frank acted in a sly way because he wanted his actions to remain inconspicuous. Some people may not trust him, but he just doesn't like the spotlight.
drawing a crowd
not attracting attention
causing doubt
creating space
Once the tires hit the patch of black ice on the road the car careened into a snowbank. Thank God no one was injured in the accident.
The word careen most nearly means:
slowly stopping
screeching halt
gentle turning
quick uncontrolled swerving
The vote was unanimous. So without hesitation they appointed Derrick to be Student Council President. He felt great considering everyone believed in him.
divided
uncertain
full agreement
happy
Our two worlds collided when we were partnered with each other for a project in Social Studies. Before that we had never even said hello to each other.
cheered or applauded
reprimanded
hit with force, or come into conflict
captured
The candidate ran a nasty smear campaign that was meant to pull voters away from the opponent. Luckily, the voters saw right through the lies.
The word smear most nearly means:
to ruin or make dirty
to clean or make spotless
to judge
to force out
Jessica gave the customer the precise location of the ingredients they were missing. Within minutes the customers returned with their items and a smile.
The word precise most nearly means:
silly and confusing
accurate and exact
complicated
fun and challenging
It's true that Sara had some outlandish plans for the property, but the investors tried to keep an open mind. A giant orange soda fountain in your living room isn't exactly common.
The word outlandish most nearly means:
unexpected
normal, typical
boring
weird, strange
You can often tell the influence a person has on others by watching how people act around them.
The word influence most nearly means:
sympathy or care
affects on others
intimidation
believes about others
Our family decided to build a new house on some rural land. Once the foundation was laid we were able to go walk around and see where walls would soon be put in place.
The word foundation most nearly means:
a nonprofit company
an organization
the top floor of a skyscraper
the base and ground level of a structure
How did you feel about answering these questions on a scale of 1-4?
1. easy peazy
2. ehhh a little tough
3. more challenging than I thought
4. I need help I don't know these words
