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Vocabulary List #2 - Developing Vocabulary

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Blunt, gruff, standoffish in looks an behavior.

It can also mean abrupt, short, and brief

a)

acute

b)

terse

c)

illusion

d)

fanatical

e)

eloquence

2.

Integers are

a)

all numbers

b)

whole numbers

c)

negative and positive whole numbers

d)

none of these

3.

Irrational numbers are

a)

all numbers

b)

numbers that don't terminate or repeat

c)

numbers that terminate or repeat

d)

all the numbers on the number line

4.

Passionate about a topic. Enthusiastic and strong interest in an activity, topic, or idea.

a)

quiescent

b)

virulent

c)

concise

d)

ardent

e)

honorable

5.

An equation is

a)

a problem with numbers and letters only

b)

an expression

c)

a problem with an inequality symbol only

d)

a problem with an equals sign

6.
How long does it take to the Earth to do the ROTATION MOVEMENT?
a)
365 days
b)
24 hours
c)
24 hours + 6 hours
d)
28 days
7.
What is the Moon?
a)
It is a planet
b)
It is a satellite
c)
It is a star
d)
It is a comet
8.
What is the Sun?
a)
It is a satellite
b)
It is a Star
c)
It is a comet
d)
It is a planet
9.
Made of ice, called a "dirty snowball", and its tail is pointing away from the sun.
a)
asteroid
b)
meteor
c)
comet
10.
Pluto is described as a ____.
a)
dwarf planet
b)
9th planet in our solar system
c)
giant planet
11.

This can be a false idea or belief. It can also be a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted by the senses.

a)

din

b)

allusion

c)

acoustic

d)

ingenious

e)

illusion

12.

Cell membrane

a)

regulates what goes into and out of the cell

b)

converts energy from food into energy a cell can use.

c)

gives structure to plant cells

d)

site of photosynthesis in plant cells

13.

Mitochondria

a)

regulates what goes into and out of the cell

b)

site of photosynthesis in plant cells

c)

converts energy from food into energy a cell can use

d)

storage area for cells; water storage in plants

14.

The thoughts and actions of a person which can be characterized by bitterness or resentment.

a)

deprecate

b)

garrulous

c)

terse

d)

rancorous

e)

pernicious

15.

Something not often seen or done.

a)

Rarity

b)

Ornery

c)

Unfathomable

d)

Sullen

16.

Unwilling or unable to believe something.

a)

Sullen

b)

Gallant

c)

Incredulous

d)

Ruefully

17.
Which of the following best describes Ponyboy Curtis’ interests?
a)
He likes rodeos and drag racing.
b)
He likes fighting and rumbles
c)
He likes to steal and rob gas stations.
d)
He likes movies and books.
18.

In The Outsiders, who is the pet of the gang?

a)
Johnny                         
b)
Darry     
c)
Dally
d)
Ponyboy
19.

Match the term to the definition:

conversation between two or more characters

a)

setting

b)

structure

c)

narrator

d)

dialogue

20.

Match the term to the definition:

where the events take place

a)

structure

b)

setting

c)

structural feature

d)

dialogue

21.

The _______ is everything that happens in a story.

a)

problem

b)

sequence

c)

plot

d)

solution

22.

Having a joy and love for a topic, subject, or task.

a)

quienscent

b)

virulent

c)

concise

d)

nefarious

e)

passionate

23.

Which element of plot introduces the characters and the setting of the story?

a)

exposition

b)

resolution

c)

climax

d)

rising action

24.

a reference to another piece of literature or a current or historical event

a)

allusion

b)

aside

c)

dramatic irony

d)

simile

25.

saying one thing but meaning another

a)

verbal irony

b)

dramatic irony

c)

tragic irony

d)

situational irony

26.

when the audience knows something the characters don't know

a)

situational irony

b)

dramatic irony

c)

verbal irony

27.

This means giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive.

a)

concise

b)

taciturn

c)

ingenious

d)

effervescent

e)

prattle

28.

This means having a ready insight into and understanding of things

a)

persoicacious

b)

ingenious

c)

euphony

d)

effervescent

e)

prattle

29.

This means a concise and forcefully expressive opinion or insight

a)

terse

b)

acute

c)

pithy

d)

garrulous

e)

passionate

30.
What ages are the Youth Criminal Justice Act for in Canada?
a)
12-18
b)
12-17
c)
11-19
d)
11-22

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