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Schwartz - Vocab Sentence Practice

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the best use of the vocabulary word benevolent/benevolence?

a)

She was a benevolent woman, volunteering all of her free time to helping local organizations.

b)

The woman showed benevolence when she hurriedly entered the room without holding the door for the person behind her.

c)

The benevolent man taught his class the proper steps of a complex mathematical problem.

2.

What is the best use of the vocabulary word garrulous?

a)

The garrulous woman spends lunch by herself in her car, listening to her favorite audiobook.

b)

The garrulous student shyly put her hand up to answer the teacher's question.

c)

The garrulous cashier held up the line behind me and angered many customers.

3.

What is the best use of the vocabulary word veracity?

a)

The dog showed veracity after running around the backyard for hours, chasing a squirrel.

b)

The veracity of the student's story was difficult to believe; therefore, the teacher wrote up the student for lying.

c)

The judge's veracity was clear when he began slamming down the gavel for order.

4.

What is a CLUE WORD that is usually paired with veracity?

a)

veracity of

b)

veracity in

c)

veracity on

5.

What is the best use of the vocabulary word furtive/furtively?

a)

The student cast a furtive glance at his teacher when she called on him to participate.

b)

Two students furtively looked at each other from across the room after the teacher announced a partner activity.

c)

The man furtively walked to the train station with purpose and confidence.

6.

What is the best use of the vocabulary word contrite/contrition?

a)

The boy acted contrite to his parents after getting his favorite video game taken away.

b)

The contrite student received five lunch detentions for his behavior.

c)

The man felt contrite about the situation; therefore, he ignored it and kept going about his business.

7.

What is the best use of the vocabulary word morose?

a)

A student showed morose behavior when the school announced they had a snow day.

b)

The cashier smiled in a morose way towards the customer, asking, "How can I help you?"

c)

When the girl's childhood dog passed away, she was morose and close to tears for months.

8.

What is the best use of the vocabulary word replete?

a)

On a busy Saturday evening, the bustling restaurant is replete with lots of customers.

b)

The grocery store was replete of customers on Superbowl Sunday, as everyone was home watching the game.

c)

My 10th grade schedule is replete. Thankfully, I will have some good electives and teachers next year.

9.

What is a CLUE WORD that is usually paired with replete?

a)

Replete in

b)

Replete with

c)

Replete of

10.

What is the best use of the vocabulary word rouse?

a)

Watching tiktoks at night right before bed helps to rouse me more efficiently in the morning for school.

b)

In order to effectively rouse myself in the morning, I have to set at least five different alarms with varying sounds.

c)

In order to go to bed at night, I make sure to rouse myself with a final cup of coffee around 11pm.

11.

What is the best use of the vocabulary word imminent?

a)

As the hurricane became imminent, homeowners began boarding up their homes and preparing for the worst.

b)

The teacher expected imminent outrage from his students as he passed out a fun activity.

c)

The imminent storm was still far off, days away from the town of Philadelphia.

12.

What is the best use of the vocabulary word reticent/reticence?

a)

The new student showed reticence when the teacher surprisingly introduced her to the class.

b)

I was reticent when I volunteered to lead the next club meeting.

c)

The principal demonstrated reticence when showing a presentation to the 9th grade class.

13.

What is the best use of the vocabulary word affable?

a)

The affable nurse made sure to keep me calm and comfortable as she took my blood.

b)

The secretary at the front desk seemed affable and moody as I approached her.

c)

My doctor was affable when questioning me about my fitness routine and eating habits.

14.

What is the best use of the vocabulary word presumptuous?

a)

The presumptuous, arrogant man commented on my wardrobe, stating it was not "work appropriate."

b)

The student was being presumptuous when she kindly asked another student for help.

c)

The presumptuous teacher made sure to pack her things and leave the building promptly by 3pm every day.