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WorksheetsWeek 23 practice
Total questions: 151
Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
maternal
a)
of or relating to a mother; motherly
b)
not familiar or like other things you have known, different from what you are used to
c)
The ability to do many different things
d)
Extremely happy or excited
2.
barbarian
a)
of or relating to ancient barbarians [(in ancient times) a member of a community or tribe not belonging to one of the great civilizations]; person in a savage, primitive state; uncivilized person
b)
of or relating to a mother; motherly
c)
not familiar or like other things you have known, different from what you are used to
d)
The ability to do many different things
3.
genetic
a)
of, relating to, or involving genes, which is the part of a cell that controls or influences the appearance, growth, etc., of a living thing
b)
of or relating to ancient barbarians [(in ancient times) a member of a community or tribe not belonging to one of the great civilizations]; person in a savage, primitive state; uncivilized person
c)
of or relating to a mother; motherly
d)
not familiar or like other things you have known, different from what you are used to
4.
congenial
a)
pleasant, enjoyable, or friendly
b)
of, relating to, or involving genes, which is the part of a cell that controls or influences the appearance, growth, etc., of a living thing
c)
of or relating to ancient barbarians [(in ancient times) a member of a community or tribe not belonging to one of the great civilizations]; person in a savage, primitive state; uncivilized person
d)
of or relating to a mother; motherly
5.
matriarchy
a)
a family, group, or government controlled by a woman or a group of women and/or females
b)
the action or fact of accepting or yielding to a superior force or to the will or authority of another person; yielding, acceptance, consent, compliance, obedience, surrender, assent
c)
A situation that may be difficult to understand and that is observed and studied
d)
an older married woman who usually has a high social position
6.
generation
a)
a group of people born and living during the same time
b)
a family, group, or government controlled by a woman or a group of women and/or females
c)
a man who controls a family, group, or government
d)
A situation that may be difficult to understand and that is observed and studied
7.
patriarch
a)
a man who controls a family, group, or government
b)
a group of people born and living during the same time
c)
a family, group, or government controlled by a woman or a group of women and/or females
d)
the action or fact of accepting or yielding to a superior force or to the will or authority of another person; yielding, acceptance, consent, compliance, obedience, surrender, assent
8.
patrician
a)
a person who is a member of the highest social class
b)
a man who controls a family, group, or government
c)
a group of people born and living during the same time
d)
a family, group, or government controlled by a woman or a group of women and/or females
9.
matron
a)
an older married woman who usually has a high social position
b)
a state of disorganization or untidiness; confusion, chaos, disorganization, dishevelment, mess, muddle, clutter, jumble, tangle, shambles
c)
a person who is unable to read or write
d)
a person who is a member of the highest social class
10.
generate
a)
to produce something or cause something to be produced
b)
To mix up in a confused mess
c)
to manage to get around especially by ingenuity (being smart) or strategy
d)
to destroy something
11.
eloquent
a)
having or showing the ability to use language clearly and effectively; clearly showing feeling or meaning
b)
not liking to speak in public because you get tongue tied and shy
c)
having a hard time expressing yourself; not being able to express yourself clearly
d)
being able to speak; having difficulty putting words together to create coherent speech
12.
loquacious
a)
to talk and talking smoothly and easily; very talkative
b)
liking to speak in public because you get tongue tied and shy
c)
liking to talk to other people because other do not think the same way
d)
to talk but not able to accurately express ideas
13.
neologism
a)
a new word or expression or a new meaning of a word
b)
old word or expression that nobody uses anymore
c)
idea for which there is no word
d)
rude way of saying something that is meant to hurt someone's feelings
14.
orator
a)
person who makes speeches and is very good at making them
b)
person who fears speaking in public because they have a hard time expressing themselves verbally
c)
person who loves to listen to speeches
d)
person who writes about speeches
15.
orifice
a)
opening such as a vent or hole, through which something may pass
b)
that blocks things from entering and does not allow anything to pass through
c)
person who makes speeches and is very good at making them
d)
hidden area in which you can hide things that you need to never be found
16.
attest
a)
to show, prove, or state that something is true or real
b)
show that something is not true
c)
try to discover if something is true
d)
try to discover is something is possible
17.
testament
a)
proof or evidence that something exists or is true
b)
of proof or evidence that something exists or is true
c)
really difficult and long test
d)
that does not need to be tested because everyone accepts that it is true
18.
detest
a)
to hate; to dislike someone or something very strongly
b)
love something very much
c)
have a lot of faith or trust in someone or something
d)
have so much respect for someone or something that you would never question them about anything
19.
testify
a)
evidence as a witness in a law court
b)
measures to check the quality, performance, or reliability of (something), especially before putting it into widespread use or practice
c)
discount evidence given by an unreliable source
d)
be irritable and not believe anything anyone tells you
20.
testimony
a)
a formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law; or proof provided by the existence or appearance of something
b)
informal spoken statement given to a random person that can't be used in court
c)
informal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law that is completely false; or an attempt at proof that is just random nonsense
d)
fear of people talking about you behind your back
21.
objective (noun)
a)
a goal
b)
a fear
c)
something hated
d)
something loved
22.
objective (adjective)
a)
(of a person or their judgment) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts
b)
based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions
c)
honest
d)
dishonest
23.
objective (adjective)
a)
relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns used as the object of a transitive verb or a preposition
b)
relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns used for the subject of a sentence
c)
disgusting
d)
delicious
24.
subject (noun)
a)
a person or thing that is being discussed, described, or dealt with
b)
a person or thing that is being ignored
c)
something difficult
d)
something easy
25.
subject (noun)
a)
a branch of knowledge studied or taught in a school, college, or university
b)
a group of geese
c)
an underwater cave
d)
a fear or koalas
26.
subject (verb)
a)
or force to undergo (a particular experience of form of treatment)
b)
permit or allow
c)
not allow someone to join a group
d)
protect someone or something from a stronger force
27.
subjective (adjective)
a)
based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions
b)
(of a person or their judgment) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts
c)
not having enough information to form an opinion
d)
unclear and confusing
28.
object (noun)
a)
a material thing that can be seen and touched
b)
an idea
c)
a fear
d)
something that can be felt, but not touched
29.
object (verb)
a)
to express one's disapproval of or disagreement with something
b)
say something in support; to express agreement
c)
be very excited about
d)
love very much
30.
subject (verb)
a)
(a person or country) under one's control or jurisdiction, typically by using force
b)
free a person or people
c)
ignore a group of people
d)
leave a person or people alone
31.
subjective (adjective)
a)
relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns used for the subject of a sentence
b)
relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns used as the object of a transitive verb or a preposition
c)
relating to a group of words that describe how something did the action of the sentence
d)
relating to a group of words that do not describe the subject of the sentence
32.
of or relating to a mother; motherly
a)
maternal
b)
barbarian
c)
genetic
d)
congenial
33.
of or relating to ancient barbarians [(in ancient times) a member of a community or tribe not belonging to one of the great civilizations]; person in a savage, primitive state; uncivilized person
a)
barbarian
b)
genetic
c)
congenial
d)
matriarchy
34.
of, relating to, or involving genes, which is the part of a cell that controls or influences the appearance, growth, etc., of a living thing
a)
genetic
b)
congenial
c)
matriarchy
d)
generation
35.
pleasant, enjoyable, or friendly
a)
congenial
b)
matriarchy
c)
generation
d)
patriarch
36.
a family, group, or government controlled by a woman or a group of women and/or females
a)
matriarchy
b)
generation
c)
patriarch
d)
patrician
37.
a group of people born and living during the same time
a)
generation
b)
patriarch
c)
patrician
d)
matron
38.
a man who controls a family, group, or government
a)
patriarch
b)
patrician
c)
matron
d)
generate
39.
a person who is a member of the highest social class
a)
patrician
b)
matron
c)
generate
d)
eloquent
40.
an older married woman who usually has a high social position
a)
matron
b)
generate
c)
eloquent
d)
loquacious
41.
to produce something or cause something to be produced
a)
generate
b)
eloquent
c)
loquacious
d)
neologism
42.
having or showing the ability to use language clearly and effectively; clearly showing feeling or meaning
a)
eloquent
b)
loquacious
c)
neologism
d)
orator
43.
to talk and talking smoothly and easily; very talkative
a)
loquacious
b)
neologism
c)
orator
d)
orifice
44.
a new word or expression or a new meaning of a word
a)
neologism
b)
orator
c)
orifice
d)
attest
45.
person who makes speeches and is very good at making them
a)
orator
b)
orifice
c)
attest
d)
testament
46.
opening such as a vent or hole, through which something may pass
a)
orifice
b)
attest
c)
testament
d)
detest
47.
to show, prove, or state that something is true or real
a)
attest
b)
testament
c)
detest
d)
testify
48.
proof or evidence that something exists or is true
a)
testament
b)
detest
c)
testify
d)
testimony
49.
to hate; to dislike someone or something very strongly
a)
detest
b)
testify
c)
testimony
d)
objective (noun)
50.
evidence as a witness in a law court
a)
testify
b)
testimony
c)
objective (noun)
d)
objective (adjective)
51.
a formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law; or proof provided by the existence or appearance of something
a)
testimony
b)
objective (noun)
c)
objective (adjective)
d)
objective (adjective)
52.
a goal
a)
objective (noun)
b)
objective (adjective)
c)
objective (adjective)
d)
subject (noun)
53.
(of a person or their judgment) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts
a)
objective (adjective)
b)
objective (adjective)
c)
subject (noun)
d)
subject (noun)
54.
relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns used as the object of a transitive verb or a preposition
a)
objective (adjective)
b)
subject (noun)
c)
subject (noun)
d)
subject (verb)
55.
a person or thing that is being discussed, described, or dealt with
a)
subject (noun)
b)
subject (noun)
c)
subject (verb)
d)
subjective (adjective)
56.
a branch of knowledge studied or taught in a school, college, or university
a)
subject (noun)
b)
subject (verb)
c)
subjective (adjective)
d)
object (noun)
57.
or force to undergo (a particular experience of form of treatment)
a)
subject (verb)
b)
subjective (adjective)
c)
object (noun)
d)
object (verb)
58.
based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions
a)
subjective (adjective)
b)
object (noun)
c)
object (verb)
d)
subject (verb)
59.
a material thing that can be seen and touched
a)
object (noun)
b)
object (verb)
c)
subject (verb)
d)
subjective (adjective)
60.
to express one's disapproval of or disagreement with something
a)
object (verb)
b)
subject (verb)
c)
object (noun)
d)
subjective (adjective)
61.
(a person or country) under one's control or jurisdiction, typically by using force
a)
subject (verb)
b)
object (verb)
c)
object (noun)
d)
subjective (adjective)
62.
As soon as her puppies were born the dog's _____ instinct made her very protective of them and she wouldn't let anyone near them.
a)
maternal
b)
barbarian
c)
genetic
d)
congenial
63.
People who did not belong to one of the main civilizations (Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Persian,etc) were called ________ which now has a very negative connotation.
a)
barbarians
b)
genetic
c)
congenial
d)
matriarchy
64.
Not only are your hair and eye color _____, but it seems that things like ADHD and Anxiety are too.
a)
genetic
b)
congenial
c)
matriarchy
d)
generation
65.
He is very ________ and gets along with everyone.
a)
congenial
b)
matriarchy
c)
generation
d)
patriarch
66.
Elephant herds are a ____________, consisting of a head cow who leads the other female members of the herd.
a)
matriarchy
b)
generation
c)
patriarch
d)
patrician
67.
Every _______ complains about the next one saying that they don't have a good work ethic or the right morals, forgetting that they are the ones who raised them.
a)
generation
b)
patriarch
c)
patrician
d)
matron
68.
In some cultures it is tradition to consult the _________ , usually the grandfather, about any decisions made.
a)
patriarch
b)
patrician
c)
matron
d)
generate
69.
In many cultures a _______ could not marry a poor person even if they wanted to because nobility only married other nobility.
a)
patrician
b)
matron
c)
generate
d)
eloquent
70.
While the King's wife is the queen, she is a ________, but not a monarch because if the king dies it will be her son who succeeds him and rules.
a)
matron
b)
generate
c)
eloquent
d)
loquacious
71.
Solar panels use the sun to ______electricity we can use in our homes.
a)
generate
b)
eloquent
c)
loquacious
d)
neologism
72.
Martin Luther King was a very ____________ speaker who moved the world with his words.
a)
eloquent
b)
loquacious
c)
neologism
d)
orator
73.
The difference between being ___________ and just being a chatterbox is how well you speak. If you are an interesting speaker people enjoy listening to you.
a)
loquacious
b)
neologism
c)
orator
d)
orifice
74.
There are many _________s now that we didn't have when I was in middle school such as "to google," "to text," and "to zoom."
a)
neologisms
b)
orator
c)
orifice
d)
attest
75.
Cicero was considered to be the greatest _____ in Rome because of his speech prosecuting a corrupt governor of Sicily who had hired the best lawyer in Rome.
a)
orator
b)
orifice
c)
attest
d)
testament
76.
To protect you from airborne germs the face mask covers both ________s on your face, but people in high risk areas also cover their eyes.
a)
orifices
b)
attest
c)
testament
d)
detest
77.
I can ________ to the fact that she she has been working very hard.
a)
attest
b)
testament
c)
detest
d)
testify
78.
The 100% she got on her quiz was a ___________ to the effort she put into studying.
a)
testament
b)
detest
c)
testify
d)
testimony
79.
I ______bullying, but I feel sorry for bullies because I know that happy people don't bully so I know someone hurt them.
a)
detest
b)
testify
c)
testimony
d)
objective
80.
The woman had to ________ in court about what she had witnessed during the bank robbery.
a)
testify
b)
testimony
c)
objective
d)
objective
81.
The jury listened to the witnesses _________before coming to a decision about if they thought the defendant was guilty.
a)
testimony
b)
barbarian
c)
maternal
d)
objective
82.
When you give an ________ summary you do not give any of your thoughts or opinions about the story.
a)
objective
b)
genetic
c)
barbarian
d)
subject
83.
My main ______ is to help you achieve your goals for the future.
a)
objective
b)
congenial
c)
genetic
d)
subject
84.
It is correct to say "He told her and me" even though it sounds odd, because you need an ______pronoun because the subject is "he" and you would say "He told us" and not "He told we."
a)
objective
b)
matriarchy
c)
congenial
d)
subject
85.
She will go on and on and on if pokemon is the ________of the conversation, otherwise she will just sit there and listen.
a)
subject
b)
generation
c)
matriarchy
d)
subjective
86.
History is his favorite _________ in school.
a)
subject
b)
patriarch
c)
generation
d)
object
87.
A monarch has ______ while a republic has citizens.
a)
subjects
b)
patrician
c)
patriarch
d)
objects
88.
Judging art is _________because it is about opinions and preferences rather than just facts.
a)
subjective
b)
matron
c)
patrician
d)
subject
89.
Her favorite _______is her teddy bear.
a)
object
b)
generate
c)
matron
d)
maternal
90.
I was going to suggest that we go to the restaurant near our house but I knew she would ___________ because she doesn't like the food there.
a)
object
b)
eloquent
c)
generate
d)
barbarian
91.
Nobody wants to sit next to her because she will ______ them to listening to all of her complaints and conspiracy theories.
a)
subject
b)
loquacious
c)
eloquent
d)
genetic
92.
Pick 2 synonyms or related words for: dialogue
a)
a. monologue
b)
b. discourse
c)
c. conversation
d)
d. speech
93.
Analogy: Choose the word pair that BEST matches the given word pair. NEOLOGISM : RECENT
a)
a) serious : trauma
b)
b) dream : scary
c)
c) emergency : urgent
d)
d) career : simple
94.
Analogy: Choose the word pair that BEST matches the given word pair.DETEST : DISLIKE
a)
a) like : adore
b)
b) love : incense
c)
c) fond : horrid
d)
d) enrage : displease
95.
Analogy: Choose the word pair that BEST matches the given word pair. ORACLE : PREDICTS
a)
a) actor : cries
b)
b) rhymes : poet
c)
c) scientist : discovers
d)
d) dancer : music
96.
Analogy: Choose the word pair that BEST matches the given word pair. ATTEST : DISPROVE
a)
a) applaud : scold
b)
b) free : liberate
c)
c) create : invent
d)
d) reveal : secrets
97.
Analogy: Choose the word pair that BEST matches the given word pair. ORATOR : SPEAKS
a)
a) spectator : watches
b)
b) designer : pretends
c)
c) doctor : defends
d)
d) nurse : builds
98.
Analogy: Choose the word pair that BEST matches the given word pair. POET : ELOQUENT
a)
a) runner : distracted
b)
b) food : vegetables
c)
c) bully : cruel
d)
d) creative : painter
99.
Analogy: Choose the word pair that BEST matches the given word pair.. LONER : LOQUACIOUS
a)
a) miser : generous
b)
b) gentle : brute
c)
c) explorer : curious
d)
d) listener : interested
100.
Analogy: Choose the word pair that BEST matches the given word pair. TESTAMENT : PROOF
a)
a) evidence : court
b)
b) veil : shroud
c)
c) bike : train
d)
d) movie : play
101.
Analogy: Choose the word pair that BEST matches the given word pair. DIALOGUE : TWO
a)
a) soliloquy : one
b)
b) monologue : many
c)
c) conversation : talk
d)
d) discussion : three
102.
Analogy: Choose the word pair that BEST matches the given word pair. ORIFICE : CLOSED
a)
a) opening : passing
b)
b) Sun : hot
c)
c) Earth : flat
d)
d) hole : open
103.
Pick 2 synonyms or related words for: eloquent
a)
a. articulate
b)
b. dull
c)
c. weak
d)
d. expressive
104.
Pick 2 synonyms or related words for: loquacious
a)
a. subdued
b)
b. chatty
c)
c. silent
d)
d. verbose
105.
Pick 2 synonyms or related words for: neologism
a)
a. term
b)
b. old
c)
c. new
d)
d. belief
106.
Pick 2 synonyms or related words for: orator
a)
a. writer
b)
b. speaker
c)
c. lecturer
d)
d. dancer
107.
Pick 2 synonyms or related words for: oracle
a)
a. prophet
b)
b. prognosticator
c)
c. historian
d)
d. healer
108.
Pick 2 synonyms or related words for: orifice
a)
a. blockage
b)
b. opening
c)
c. limb
d)
d. hole
109.
Pick 2 synonyms or related words for: attest
a)
a. vouch
b)
b. deny
c)
c. conceal
d)
d. affirm
110.
Pick 2 synonyms or related words for: testament
a)
a. disloyal
b)
b. dishonest
c)
c. evidence
d)
d. proof
111.
Pick 2 synonyms or related words for: detest
a)
a. loathe
b)
b. intrigued
c)
c. disgust
d)
d. adore
112.
The word antique is an example of a neologism.
a)
Yes
b)
No
113.
If you attest to something you are trying to disprove it.
a)
Yes
b)
No
114.
Your ear is an orifice.
a)
Yes
b)
No
115.
In order for dialogue to take place two or more people must be involved.
a)
Yes
b)
No
116.
A great orator is probably very shy.
a)
Yes
b)
No
117.
A testament provides proof or evidence.
a)
Yes
b)
No
118.
Oracles are fictitious characters of Greek mythology.
a)
Yes
b)
No
119.
If you are trying to rest you should avoid a loquacious person.
a)
Yes
b)
No
120.
A person can detest a particular food.
a)
Yes
b)
No
121.
It’s advantageous to be able to speak eloquently.
a)
Yes
b)
No
122.
Patriarchal societies are very common.
a)
Yes
b)
No
123.
A generation is made up of peers.
a)
Yes
b)
No
124.
A matron is a woman who is about to get married.
a)
Yes
b)
No
125.
A person’s height is a genetic factor.
a)
Yes
b)
No
126.
A patrician is a children’s doctor.
a)
Yes
b)
No
127.
A malcontent is probably very congenial.
a)
Yes
b)
No
128.
A mother can be a patriarch of her family.
a)
Yes
b)
No
129.
Our society is an example of a matriarchy.
a)
Yes
b)
No
130.
A maternal person would make a good caregiver.
a)
Yes
b)
No
131.
You can generate power using water.
a)
Yes
b)
No
132.
Pick 2 synonyms or related words for: patriarch
a)
a. male
b)
b. female
c)
c. leader
d)
d. youth
133.
Analogy: Choose the word pair that BEST matches the given word pair. MATRON : MAIDEN
a)
a) puppy : dog
b)
b) widow : girl
c)
c) man : boy
d)
d) young : old
134.
Analogy: Choose the word pair that BEST matches the given word pair. GENETIC : ENVIRONMENTAL
a)
a) biological : social
b)
b) genes : DNA
c)
c) eye : color
d)
d) weight : height
135.
Analogy: Choose the word pair that BEST matches the given word pair. PATRICIAN : POOR
a)
a) entertainer : interesting
b)
b) wealthy : beggar
c)
c) king : kind
d)
d) friend : cruel
136.
Analogy: Choose the word pair that BEST matches the given word pair. GENERATION : PEERS
a)
a) links : chain
b)
b) computer : mouse
c)
c) decade : years
d)
d) fence : gate
137.
Analogy: Choose the word pair that BEST matches the given word pair. PATRIARCH : MATRIARCH
a)
a) mother : father
b)
b) man : boy
c)
c) girl : woman
d)
d) masculine : feminine
138.
Analogy: Choose the word pair that BEST matches the given word pair. MATRIARCHY : WOMEN
a)
a) monarchy : royalty
b)
b) people : democracy
c)
c) dictatorship : queens
d)
d) oligarchy : animals
139.
Analogy: Choose the word pair that BEST matches the given word pair.PATRIARCHAL : WOMEN
a)
a) boys : girls
b)
b) leadership : men
c)
c) democratic : kings
d)
d) dictator : matriarchal
140.
Analogy: Choose the word pair that BEST matches the given word pair. CONGENIAL : CONFLICT
a)
a) angry : peace
b)
b) excitement : bored
c)
c) friendly : fun
d)
d) ignorant : enjoyment
141.
Analogy: Choose the word pair that BEST matches the given word pair. GENERATE : DESTROY
a)
a) create : make
b)
b) solar : power
c)
c) fuel : gas
d)
d) surrender : fight
142.
Analogy: Choose the word pair that BEST matches the given word pair. MATERNAL : MOTHERLY
a)
a) paternal : confusing
b)
b) relentless : persistent
c)
c) loving : hateful
d)
d) funny : sad
143.
Pick 2 synonyms or related words for: patriarchal
a)
a. women
b)
b. men
c)
c. power
d)
d. poor
144.
Pick 2 synonyms or related words for: patrician
a)
a. poverty
b)
b. aristocrat
c)
c. noble
d)
d. uneducated
145.
Pick 2 synonyms or related words for: maternal
a)
a. fatherly
b)
b. daughter
c)
c. motherly
d)
d. protective
146.
Pick 2 synonyms or related words for: matron
a)
a. married
b)
b. single
c)
c. woman
d)
d. man
147.
Pick 2 synonyms or related words for: matriarchy
a)
a. male
b)
b. female
c)
c. led
d)
d. baby
148.
Pick 2 synonyms or related words for: generate
a)
a. prevent
b)
b. make
c)
c. dissolve
d)
d. create
149.
Pick 2 synonyms or related words for: congenial
a)
a. reclusive
b)
b. sociable
c)
c. compatible
d)
d. hostile
150.
Pick 2 synonyms or related words for: generation
a)
a. batch
b)
b. group
c)
c. individual
d)
d. old
151.
Pick 2 synonyms or related words for: genetic
a)
a. hereditary
b)
b. earned
c)
c. taught
d)
d. instinctual
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