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WORDLY WISE BOOK 6 LESSON 5

Total questions: 74

Worksheet time: 2hrs 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The monkey's antics entertained us. Antics are

a)

expressions

b)

feats

c)

mischief

d)

gestures

2.
The stone's inscription was hard to make out. Inscription is
a)
purpose
b)
structure
c)
age
d)
writing
3.
The shifled their giggles. Stifled is...
a)
finsihed
b)
silenced
c)
delayed
d)
squealed
4.
His attire for the prom was expensive. Attire is
a)
clothing
b)
decoration
c)
hairstyle
d)
corsage
5.
The old house was shrouded by fog. Shrouded means
a)
misted
b)
soaked
c)
covered
d)
dominated
6.
The painting expresses a mood of tranquility. Tranquility is...
a)
calm
b)
uneasiness
c)
anger
d)
despair
7.
The performance captivated everyone. An antonym for captivated is...
a)
outlasted
b)
interested
c)
disguested
d)
attracted
8.
The painters have been diligent. An antonym for diligent is...
a)
creative 
b)
idle
c)
active
d)
unimaginative
9.
Patrick has deft fingers. An antonym for deft is...
a)
long
b)
quick
c)
short
d)
clumsy
10.
They came up with a tentative solution. An antonym for tentative is...
a)
disagreeable
b)
approximate
c)
definite
d)
foolish
11.
A tranquil scene might be
a)
a storm at sea.
b)
a blizzard blowing across the plains.
c)
the rides at a fair.
d)
a mountain lake on a sunny day. 
12.
A garment with versatility is...
a)
rainproof.
b)
used for many occasions.
c)
worn over other garments.
d)
made to last a long time. 
13.
Squirrels have an innate urge to store food. This means that squirrels...
a)
have a strong urge to bury nuts.
b)
sometimes have the urge to store food.
c)
know how to store food without being taught.
d)
are trained by their parents to store food. 
14.
Shrouds are used to...
a)
cover dead bodies. 
b)
cover a bride's head during a wedding.
c)
cover tables.
d)
cover beds.
15.
They acted under the shroud of darkness. Shroud means
a)
cover
b)
protection
c)
mist
d)
threat
16.
The novel evolved in the 1700's. This means that is
a)
was like modern novels right from the first.
b)
slowly develiped and changed during the 1700s.
c)
disappared in the 1700s due to lack of interest.
d)
declined in the 1700s and was not revived for a while.
17.
To improve your posture, you should
a)
study longer hours.
b)
spend more time practicing. 
c)
sit up straight.
d)
cut junk food out of your diet. 
18.
What might stifle someone? 
a)
a hilarious remark
b)
a solemn occasion
c)
tiring work
d)
poisonous gases
19.
A versatile writer might produce...
a)
grim poetry.
b)
essays, novels, and poetry.
c)
one novel every five years.
d)
two novels a year. 
20.
Evolution is
a)
the study of the earth's history.
b)
the study of the movement of the planets.
c)
a sudden change of present conditions.
d)
the long, slow process of change. 
21.

Find a SYNONYM for antics. Akhil's antics entertained us and made us all laugh.

a)

expressions

b)

feats

c)

actions

d)

features

22.

Find a SYNONYM for inscription. The inscription on Angela's ring was hard to make out.

a)

purpose

b)

structure

c)

age

d)

writing

23.

Find a SYNONYM for attire. Anish's attire for his cousin's wedding was very expensive.

a)

clothing

b)

decoration

c)

hairstyle

d)

corsage

24.

Find a SYNONYM for stifled. Anthony stifled a laugh.

a)

finished

b)

silenced

c)

delayed

d)

squealed

25.

Find a SYNONYM for shrouded. Arhan's house was shrouded by fog.

a)

misted

b)

soaked

c)

covered

d)

dominated

26.

Find a SYNONYM for tranquility. Pia's painting expressed a mood of tranquility.

a)

calm

b)

uneasiness

c)

anger

d)

despair

27.

Find an ANTONYM for captivated. Austin's coding project captivated everyone.

a)

outlasted

b)

interested

c)

disgusted

d)

attracted

28.

Find an ANTONYM for diligent. Chloe has been diligent about getting her work done on time.

a)

creative

b)

idle

c)

active

d)

unimaginative

29.

Find an ANTONYM for deft. David has deft fingers.

a)

long

b)

quick

c)

short

d)

clumsy

30.

Find an ANTONYM for tentative. Dhruv and his dragon came up with a tentative solution.

a)

disagreeable

b)

approximate

c)

definite

d)

foolish

31.

Emily wrote about a tranquil scene. What might be in Emily's writing?

a)

a storm at sea.

b)

a blizzard blowing across the plains.

c)

the rides at a fair.

d)

a mountain lake on a sunny day.

32.

Gunnar's garment was versatile. This means it is:

a)

rainproof.

b)

useful for many occasions.

c)

worn over other garments.

d)

make to last a long time.

33.

Isabella has an innate urge to write.

a)

Isabella doesn't know how to write.

b)

sometimes Isabella writes.

c)

Isabella has always wanted to and likes to write, even when she was younger.

d)

Isabella was trained by her parents to like writing.

34.

Mrs. Shupe used shrouds to:

a)

cover dead bodies.

b)

cover a bride's head during a wedding.

c)

cover tables.

d)

cover beds.

35.

Jan watched a total eclipse of the sun. During an eclipse the sun:

a)

is visible from anywhere on Earth.

b)

blazed down upon Earth.

c)

hides the moon from view.

d)

is hidden by the moon.

36.

Under the shroud of darkness, Kelsey's hiding place was never discovered during Hide and Seek. Shroud means:

a)

cover

b)

protection

c)

mist

d)

threat

37.

Keyan's character evolved in his story. This means that his character:

a)

stayed the same from beginning to end.

b)

slowly developed and changed over time.

c)

disappeared suddenly.

d)

appeared and disappeared.

38.

To improve his posture, Leo's dragon decided to:

a)

study for longer hours.

b)

spend more time practicing.

c)

sit up straight.

d)

cut out junk food from his diet.

39.

What might stifle Michael?

a)

a hilarious joke

b)

a solemn occasion

c)

a simple task

d)

a harmful gas

40.

Satatya is a versatile writer because:

a)

he makes grim poetry.

b)

he writes essays, novels and poetry.

c)

he writes one novel every five years.

d)

he writes two novels in a year.

41.

Nathan had something inscribed. What did he most likely have inscribed?

a)

a ring

b)

tissue paper

c)

crayons

d)

a newspaper

42.

Nirvaan attired the actors in the play. This means he

a)

gazed at the actors

b)

criticized the actors

c)

provided costumes for the actors

d)

fired the actors

43.

Does Nived's first chapter of M the M eclipse his second chapter? Eclipse means:

a)

seem like

b)

outdo

c)

influence

d)

mimic

44.

As a spies, Pari and her team postured as wealthy people. This means they:

a)

were naturally arrogant.

b)

had become rich late in life.

c)

weren't wealthy but pretended to be wealthy.

d)

posed for a lot of pictures.

45.

Sam learned that Evolution is

a)

the study of the Earth's history.

b)

the study of the movement of the planets.

c)

a sudden change of present conditions.

d)

the long, slow process of change.

46.

Sara felt the ruled stifled her creativity. Stifled means

a)

expanded

b)

stopped

c)

gave her more

d)

supported

47.

Siddhesh inscribed the back of his mother's watch with her favorite quote. Inscribed means:

a)

painted words

b)

paid an author to write

c)

engraved words into the metal

d)

scratched words with a rock

48.

"Our class is learning to be more diligent in getting all of our assignments turned in," said Mrs. Shupe.

a)

This sentence is correct.

b)

The sentence doesn't make sense.

c)

This sentence does not have correct punctuation.

d)

This sentence uses the word diligent incorrectly.

49.

Tentatively, Mrs. Shupe is not making us do planners. If everyone in class turns in their homework, this tentative plan will become permanent.

a)

This statement is false. Mrs. Shupe never said this.

b)

This statement is true. Mrs. Shupe said we would have a trial period where we didn't do planners to see if more people would turn in their homework.

c)

This statement doesn't make sense because the word tentative isn't used correctly.

d)

Who knows if this statement is true or false. I have no idea what tentative means.

50.

Everyone stifled their giggles when Mrs. Shupe told about the antics of the junior mints on her pants.

a)

Stifled is used correctly, but antics is not. Junior mints aren't alive so they aren't capable of antics.

b)

Antics is used correctly, but stifled is not. If you stifle kids, they cannot breathe, so this is a bad idea.

c)

Both words are used correctly.

d)

I have no clue. What does antics and stifled mean again?

51.

The alarm roused Mr. Ramirez at 6:00 AM. What is a synonym of roused?

a)

woke

b)

entertained

c)

annoyed

d)

surprised

52.

"Don't meddle in other people's business," my grandma said. What does meddle mean in this sentence?

a)

help

b)

investigate

c)

listen

d)

interfere

53.

The actor gave a cry of agony. What is a synonym of agony?

a)

welcome

b)

delight

c)

pain

d)

fear

54.

We braced ourselves for the grim news. What is a synonym of grim?

a)

joyous

b)

disturbing

c)

foolhardy

d)

interesting

55.
adj. Given to taking part in others' affairs without being asked.
a)
meddle
b)
monstrous 
c)
escalate 
d)
meddlesome
56.
n. A feeling of hatred 
a)
loathe
b)
rouse
c)
loathing 
d)
catapult
57.
adj. ver painful.
a)
abolish
b)
agonizing 
c)
inflict 
d)
agony
58.
v. To put into a different language 
a)
abolish
b)
escalate 
c)
translate 
d)
rouse
59.
escalate
a)
to do away with
b)
to go up in size or speed
c)
to cause something painful to be felt
60.
rouse
a)
to hate or to dislike greatly
b)
to involve oneself in other people's business without being asked
c)
to awaken; to stir up
61.
abolish
a)
to do away with
b)
to awaken; to stir up
c)
to hate or dislike greatly
62.
agony
a)
the qualities that make a person or place special
b)
unchanging; steady
c)
great suffering
63.
steadfast
a)
horrible; wicked; extremely large
b)
great suffering
c)
unchanging; steady
64.
catapult
a)
a machine that throws objects with great force
b)
the qualities that make a person or place special
c)
a place where ships can find shelter
65.
character
a)
great suffering
b)
the qualities that make a person or place special
c)
unfriendly; unpleasant; threatening
66.
denounce
a)
to speak against
b)
to put into a different language
c)
to awaken; to stir up
67.
grim
a)
to go up in size or speed
b)
unchanging; steady
c)
unfriendly; unpleasant; threatening
68.
harbor
a)
a place where ships can find shelter
b)
a machine that throws objects with great force
c)
great suffering
69.
 A hurricane can ___________________ great damage to an area.
a)
rouse
b)
abolish
c)
inflict
70.
I don't like it when people _________________ in my business.
a)
denounce
b)
meddle
c)
escalate
71.

I ____________________ freezing cold weather.

a)

rouse

b)

inflict

c)

loathe

d)

love

72.

A hurricane can ___________________ great damage to an area.

a)

rouse

b)

abolish

c)

inflict

d)

meddle

73.

I don't like it when people _________________ in my business.

a)

denounce

b)

meddle

c)

escalate

d)

abolish

74.

I ____________________ freezing cold weather.

a)

rouse

b)

inflict

c)

loathe

d)

abolish

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