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Wordly Wise 8-Lesson 2

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

To derive a piece of information is to

a)

read about it

b)

write about it

c)

obtain it through reasoning

d)

obtain it from the internet

2.

To electrify a home is to equip it with

a)

a swimming pool

b)

solar heating

c)

gas heating

d)

electricity

3.

A store's inventory is

a)

its stock of items on hand

b)

the kinds of items it sells

c)

its location

d)

its staff of employees

4.

A grimace is a facial expression that shows...

a)

shock and surprise

b)

peaceful contentment

c)

pain, contempt, or disgust

d)

disappointment

5.

An endeavor is a serious

a)

discussion

b)

crime

c)

error of judgement

d)

effort to reach a goal

6.

Abrasion is the process of

a)

wearing or rubbing away through friction

b)

climbing to a higher elevation

c)

becoming disorganized through lack of leadership

d)

building up layers of soil over time.

7.

When a patient suffers from dehydration, his or her body needs.

a)

exercise

b)

fresh air

c)

food

d)

water

8.

Robin derives enjoyment from exercising, In this sentence derive means

a)

gives others

b)

gets

c)

wishes she could get

d)

does not expect to get

9.

When might someone step gingerly

a)

when dancing to loud music

b)

when trying to avoid broken glass

c)

when hurrying to catch a bus

d)

when strolling happily through the park

10.

Which is abrasive?

a)

sandpaper

b)

clay

c)

plastic wrap

d)

mashed potatoes

11.

The fabric of the couch simulates leather. This means that the fabric..

a)

is real leather

b)

doesn't look anything like leather

c)

is leather printed with a pattern

d)

is made to look and feel like leather

12.

What is a SYNONYM for abrasive...

a)

clever

b)

commanding

c)

harsh

d)

strong

13.

A SYNONYM for clad is...

a)

joyous

b)

checkered

c)

sheltered

d)

clothed

14.

A SYNONYM for dehydrated is

a)

dried

b)

roasted

c)

boiled

d)

friend

15.

A SYNONYM for electrified is...

a)

embarrassed

b)

thrilled

c)

discouraged

d)

irritated

16.

A SYNONYM for endeavored is...

a)

attempted

b)

journeyed

c)

battled

d)

forced

17.

A SYNONYM for gingerly is...

a)

obediently

b)

generously

c)

cheerfully

d)

cautiously

18.

A SYNONYM for gruesome

a)

sneaky

b)

horrible

c)

slimy

d)

huge

19.

A SYNONYM for inventory is..

a)

laboratory

b)

group

c)

list

d)

invention

20.

A SYNONYM for succumb is

a)

yield

b)

approach

c)

groom

d)

pamper

21.

A SYNONYM for surmise is...

a)

examined

b)

supposed

c)

smiled

d)

surprised

22.

A SYNONYM for succumbed is

a)

lingered

b)

died

c)

tumbled

d)

exploded

23.

A SYNONYM for simulated is...

a)

hid

b)

showed

c)

inquired

d)

pretended

24.

An ANTONYM for corroborated..

a)

disrupt

b)

disentangle

c)

disprove

d)

distrust

25.

An ANTONYM for cursory is...

a)

comfortable

b)

polite

c)

elegant

d)

lengthy

26.

An ANTONYM for simulated is..

a)

genuine

b)

valuable

c)

shiny

d)

beautiful

27.

An ANTONYM for dehydrated is

a)

plump

b)

satisfied

c)

strong

d)

soaked

28.

EXTRA CREDIT: laceration is to cut as...

a)

abrasion is to brusie

b)

abrasion is to scrape

c)

abrasion is to break

d)

abrasion is to injection

29.

EXTRA CREDIT: inquired is to asked as...

a)

inventoried is to created

b)

inventoried is to listed

c)

inventoried is to experimented

d)

inventoried is to purchased

30.

EXTRA CREDIT: duplication is to copying as

a)

simulation is to flying

b)

simulation is to driving

c)

simulation is to imitating

d)

simulation is to genuine

31.

EXTRA CREDIT: proof is to evidence as...

a)

surmise is to guess

b)

surmise is to declaration

c)

surmise is to proposal

d)

surmise is to idea

32.

EXTRA CREDIT: scowl is to anger as...

a)

grimace is to pain

b)

grimace is to contentment

c)

grimace is to surprise

d)

grimace is to shyness