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Units 1 & 2 Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the word that best fits the scenario below:

After hours of trying to put his new bed together, Darin felt frustrated. He wanted to give up, but he also knew that it would have to get put together somehow. He just did not have much confidence in his abilities anymore.

a)

accomplished

b)

discouraged

c)

inspired

d)

dignity

2.

Choose the word that best fits the scenario below:

Before the state competition, the coach made sure to remind his athletes how hard they had worked and how much he believed in them. He knew that they all had the ability to perform at a high level, they just needed an extra boost of motivation!

a)

inspire

b)

brace

c)

discourage

d)

apply

3.

Choose the word that best fits the scenario below:

The students wanted to develop a student council so they could have a voice in their school. When the teachers agreed, the students could not believe they had met their first goal successfully!

a)

despite

b)

accomplished

c)

discouraged

d)

reluctant

4.

Choose the word that best fits the scenario below:

The rollercoaster at the local amusement park had always terrified Ricky, which is why he had never actually gone on the ride. The summer of his 12th birthday, he knew he had to face his fear, so he climbed aboard. He rode it five times that day!

a)

trait

b)

apply

c)

distinguish

d)

conquer

5.

Choose the word that best fits the scenario below:

Adam had one goal: finishing his first marathon. No matter the weather, he was outside and running by 5:30 am. He knew he couldn't take a single day off of training if he wanted to finish that race.

a)

despair

b)

relentless

c)

discouraged

d)

apply

6.

Choose the word that best fits the scenario below:

Because Jaylen loved every hamburger he ate, he dreamed of owning his own hamburger restaurant one day. He hope to create a burger experience that was unlike anything anyone had ever created before. He wanted his restaurant to stand out as the best place to get a burger for miles around.

a)

burden

b)

brace

c)

apply

d)

distinguish

7.

Choose the word that best fits the scenario below:

In order to find her way out of the forest, Kallie had to use the skills she had learned in her class on maps and how to use them in the wilderness. She knew she wouldn't be lost for long if she could just use the information her teacher had taught her.

a)

reputation

b)

apply

c)

despite

d)

brace

8.

Choose the word that best fits the scenario below:

Even though Jamie studied for a week for her math test, she still got a C. She could not understand why her effort didn't earn a better grade.

a)

despite

b)

brace

c)

trait

d)

inspire

9.

Choose the word that best fits the scenario below:

When Shelly's brother learned to drive, his sudden stopping was terrifying! Shelly kept her hands on the door and the dashboard so she wouldn't get pushed forward at every stoplight.

a)

dignity

b)

despite

c)

brace

d)

inspire

10.

Which word best fits the following scenario?

Sara had to watch her little brothers before and after school. She also had to do chores and homework each day. She would rather have been shopping with her friends, but she had heavy responsibilities.

a)

reputation

b)

burden

c)

dignity

d)

trait

11.

Which word best fits the following scenario?

Last year, Charles got in lots of trouble at school. He decided that he could make better choices this year, and started to follow all of the directions and procedures.

a)

relentless

b)

reluctant

c)

reputation

d)

transform

12.

Which word best fits the following scenario?

Emily has always gotten straight A's. She makes the honor roll every year, and wins almost every award. Everyone thinks very highly of her.

a)

despair

b)

burden

c)

reputation

d)

encourage

13.

Choose the word that best fits the scenario below:

Brandon did not want to present his project in front of the whole class. He is shy and always feels embarrassed when he has to talk in front of other people.

a)

distinguish

b)

reluctant

c)

inspire

d)

discourage

14.

Choose the word that best fits the scenario below:

Carrie worked tirelessly for six weeks on her clay sculpture. She was finished and finally ready to put it on display for the art show the next day, but as she was carrying it to the car, she tripped and dropped it. It shattered into tiny pieces. Carrie felt hopeless because there was no way to put it back together in time.

a)

despair

b)

distinguish

c)

apply

d)

accomplish

15.

Choose the word that best fits the scenario below:

Caden walked onto the stage, dressed in his best suit, to accept his award. His family was excited to be there to see him be honored and respected because they knew he had worked so hard. His coaches and friends said he deserved the award because he had such a great attitude.

a)

despair

b)

dignity

c)

apply

d)

trait

16.

Choose the word that best fits the scenario below:

Michelle is always trying new things. She doesn't seem to be afraid of anything! Michelle has the characteristic of being open to new experiences.

a)

distinguish

b)

reluctant

c)

trait

d)

apply