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Quarter 1 ENGLISH 8 Quiz 1

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Inference: I was aghast when I found out my neighbor had robbed the jewelry store and stolen $100,000 in diamonds!

What is the best meaning of the word aghast?

a)

shocked

b)

not surprised

c)

bored

d)

interested

2.

Definition: In order to become law, all 13 colonies had to ratify, or approve, the Constitution.

What is the best meaning of the word ratify?

a)

vote

b)

understand

c)

approve

d)

discuss

3.

Example: Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.

What is the best meaning of the word nutritious?

a)

frozen

b)

sweet

c)

colorful

d)

healthy

4.

Synonym: There was pandemonium, or chaos among the fans when their team won the Super Bowl.

What is the best meaning for the word pandemonium?

a)

chaos

b)

calm

c)

shouting

d)

quiet

5.

"Unlike John's room, which was immaculate, Jeff's room was very messy."

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

antonym

b)

inference

c)

definition

d)

synonym

6.

Many companies are downsizing, reducing the number of employees they have, in order to save money.

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

synonym

b)

definition

c)

inference

d)

example

7.

We remembered to bring all the provisions, such as water, food, and warm clothing on the hike.

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

synonym

b)

example

c)

inference

d)

definition

8.

Her quiet, timid ways made it hard for her to make friends.

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word.

a)

example

b)

antonym

c)

definition

d)

synonym

9.

Select the meaning of the underlined word: Julie found it very hard to walk up the building with book-laden backpack.

a)

free

b)

heavily loaded

c)

somehow occupied

d)

light

10.

Select the meaning of the underlined word: Andy is a wonderful Soccer player. He is versatile; he can play different positions well.

a)

lacks skills

b)

is boring

c)

is arrogant

d)

has many abilities

11.

Select the meaning of the underlined word: At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea.

a)

bread

b)

drinks

c)

utensils

d)

desserts

12.

Select the meaning of the underlined word: In many cultures, there are certain taboos relating to mealtime. For example, in Nepal, you should never touch your food with your left hand.

a)

something one should sometimes do

b)

something one should often do

c)

something one should do from time to time

d)

something one should never do

13.

Select the meaning of the underlined word: I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.

a)

hungry

b)

thirsty

c)

sleepy

d)

tired

14.

Select the meaning of the underlined word: Piscine creatures, such as flounder, salmon, and trout, live in the coldest parts of the ocean. 

a)

of or relating to birds

b)

of or relating to mammals

c)

of or relating to fish

d)

of or relating to amphibians

15.

Select the meaning of the underlined word: Tanya loved her dad, but she wondered why she was so organized when he was so haphazard.

a)

tidy

b)

clean

c)

forgetful

d)

disorganized

16.

My brother said, “I just freed myself from a very loquacious history professor. All he seemed to want was an audience.”

a)

a. pretentious

b)

b. grouchy

c)

c. talkative

d)

d. worried

17.

There is no doubt that the idea of living in such a benign climate was appealing. The islanders seemed to keep their vitality and live longer than Europeans.

a)

a. tropical

b)

b. not malignant

c)

c. kind

d)

d. favorable

18.

There is a large demand all over the United States for plants indigenous to the desert. Many people in Arizona have made a good business of growing and selling cacti and other local plants.

a)

a. native

b)

b. necessary

c)

c. foreign

d)

d. alien

19.

Many years before, Caesar’s men had tried and failed to invade Britain. No doubt this contributed to the xenophobia of the Romans. They were cautious about strangers who entered their country.

a)

a. honesty

b)

b. fear of foreigners

c)

c. kindliness

d)

d. stubbornness

20.

The purpose of the psychiatrist is to mitigate the suffering of the patient.

a)

a. make milder

b)

b. beautify

c)

c. increase

d)

d. banish

21.

My teacher was stifling a laugh. It was clear she did not want the class to think she found the comment amusing.

What is the best meaning of stifling?

a)

to do something loudly

b)

to cough

c)

to withhold

d)

to show concern

22.

The monkey bars were starting to deteriorate. I could see the rust chipping away at the metal.

What is the best meaning of deteriorate?

a)

strengthen

b)

break down

c)

shine

d)

glow

23.

I will supersede Michael as president of the student government. It was time for him to move on anyway.

The closest meaning to supersede is:

a)

invite

b)

take the place of

c)

share

d)

examine

24.

Guinevere is obviously affluent. I have never seen her repeat clothes and she rides the most luxurious cars when she goes to school.

What is the best meaning of affluent?

a)

extremely rich

b)

poor

c)

fashionista

d)

model

25.

Lesley and Gusion had a secret rendezvous by the lake.

What does rendezvous means?

a)

meeting

b)

trip

c)

moment

d)

fight

26.

That is a valid statement; I have no doubt that it is true.

a)

Different

b)

Correct

c)

Opinionated

d)

Confusing

27.

These days, a computer is an indispensable tool in many businesses. Companies cannot live without it.

a)

Complicated

b)

Useless

c)

Essential

d)

Demanded

28.

The fog was so heavy that it was impossible to see and avoid the oncoming car. The collision was inevitable.

a)

Necessary

b)

An accident

c)

Untrue

d)

Unavoidable

29.

The dirt in the paper is miniscule I could not even see it.

a)

Small

b)

Large

c)

Big

d)

Long

30.

The football player was a voracious eater who could easily eat three large pizzas at dinner.

What does voracious mean as it is used in this sentence?

a)

to quench

b)

being satisfied

c)

a full feeling

d)

having a huge appetite