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Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It’s a wonder to me how anyone can still be undecided about this election. These two candidates are certainly distinct. Each would lead our nation in opposite directions.

What does “distinct” mean?

a)

needing a bath

b)

dishonest

c)

clearly different

d)

about the same age

2.

Mr. Huge was very proud of his auto superstore. “We have such an extensive selection of cars,” he said, “so everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!”

The word “extensive” means __________.

a)

costing a lot of money

b)

large amount

c)

having no color

d)

not enough

3.

Friendship is a priceless thing. If Chris put a price, or conditions, on her friendship, it’s no longer priceless. In fact, it’s not real friendship at all!

If something is priceless, __________.

a)

it has a missing tag

b)

it has no value

c)

it has great value

d)

it is made out of rice

4.

We walked slowly down the trail with great trepidation. No one who had gone this way had ever been heard from again. Had they simply found a better place to settle on this dark planet? We doubted that.

Which word is a synonym of “trepidation”?

a)

movement

b)

worry

c)

enjoyment

d)

laughter

5.
The movie star’s large and beautiful home was palatial.
a)
ugly
b)
tiny
c)
for dogs
d)
like a palace
6.

I tried to make my pony jump the stream, but she balked.

a)

forgot

b)

slept

c)

refused

d)

leaped

7.

Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

a)

thrilled

b)

modest

c)

bored

d)

nervous

8.
Luis pondered the idea, remaining deep in thought for half a minute or so. What does "pondered" mean?
a)
rejected
b)
laughed at
c)
agreed with
d)
thought about
9.
Maybe you mislaid the keys in a cabinet, instead of putting them where they belong. 
What does the word "mislaid" mean? 
a)
lost
b)
found
c)
mixed
d)
looked for
10.
Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.” What does the word SHROUDED mean?
a)
Covered
b)
ruined
c)
bounced
d)
invisible
11.
Jaki is a wonderful piano player. But Emily is more VERSATILE; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano. What does the word VERSATILE mean?
a)
many abilities
b)
boring
c)
not skilled
d)
exciting
12.
Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street
a)
crosswalks
b)
walkers
c)
stoplights
d)
parrots
13.
We thought that Mrs. Kerner would be very DISTRAUGHT when told that Antonio broke Ms.Pate's pointer; however, she took the news very calmly. What does the word DISTRAUGHT mean?
.
a)
anxious
b)
upset
c)
happy
d)
fearful
14.

Ladies, please stop the name calling. There is no reason to act uncivil.

a)

rude

b)

crazy

c)

tired

d)

outgrabe

15.

A dog whistle makes a high-pitched sound that is only audible to dogs.

a)

annoying

b)

able to be heard

c)

loud

d)

creating vapor

16.

Jane got it into her mind that she could get out of studying for any test just by feigning illness the night before the exam.

a)

becoming

b)

sleeping

c)

galumphing

d)

faking