WorksheetsQuarter 1 ENGLISH 8 Quiz 1
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 45mins
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?
shocked
not surprised
bored
interested
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?
vote
understand
approve
discuss
Example: Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.
What is the best meaning of the word nutritious?
frozen
sweet
colorful
healthy
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?
chaos
calm
shouting
quiet
"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?
antonym
inference
definition
synonym
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?
synonym
definition
inference
example
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?
synonym
example
inference
definition
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.
example
antonym
definition
synonym
Select the meaning of the underlined word: Julie found it very hard to walk up the building with book-laden backpack.
free
heavily loaded
somehow occupied
light
Select the meaning of the underlined word: Andy is a wonderful Soccer player. He is versatile; he can play different positions well.
lacks skills
is boring
is arrogant
has many abilities
Select the meaning of the underlined word: At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea.
bread
drinks
utensils
desserts
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.
something one should sometimes do
something one should often do
something one should do from time to time
something one should never do
Select the meaning of the underlined word: I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.
hungry
thirsty
sleepy
tired
Select the meaning of the underlined word: Piscine creatures, such as flounder, salmon, and trout, live in the coldest parts of the ocean.
of or relating to birds
of or relating to mammals
of or relating to fish
of or relating to amphibians
Select the meaning of the underlined word: Tanya loved her dad, but she wondered why she was so organized when he was so haphazard.
tidy
clean
forgetful
disorganized
My brother said, “I just freed myself from a very loquacious history professor. All he seemed to want was an audience.”
a. pretentious
b. grouchy
c. talkative
d. worried
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. tropical
b. not malignant
c. kind
d. favorable
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. native
b. necessary
c. foreign
d. alien
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. honesty
b. fear of foreigners
c. kindliness
d. stubbornness
The purpose of the psychiatrist is to mitigate the suffering of the patient.
a. make milder
b. beautify
c. increase
d. banish
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?
to do something loudly
to cough
to withhold
to show concern
The monkey bars were starting to deteriorate. I could see the rust chipping away at the metal.
What is the best meaning of deteriorate?
strengthen
break down
shine
glow
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:
invite
take the place of
share
examine
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?
extremely rich
poor
fashionista
model
Lesley and Gusion had a secret rendezvous by the lake.
What does rendezvous means?
meeting
trip
moment
fight
That is a valid statement; I have no doubt that it is true.
Different
Correct
Opinionated
Confusing
These days, a computer is an indispensable tool in many businesses. Companies cannot live without it.
Complicated
Useless
Essential
Demanded
The fog was so heavy that it was impossible to see and avoid the oncoming car. The collision was inevitable.
Necessary
An accident
Untrue
Unavoidable
The dirt in the paper is miniscule I could not even see it.
Small
Large
Big
Long
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?
to quench
being satisfied
a full feeling
having a huge appetite
