WorksheetsCommonLit - What Fear can Teach Us - Vocab v.2
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What might a sailor rely on on the hull prevent their ship from sinking during a storm?
A) it is the slow, regular movement of the sea in rolling waves that do not break
B) It is a basic, not very advanced navigation system
C) It is the water-tight body of a ship or boat
D) It is used for extremely serious or urgent weather forecasts
How would you describe someone with a rudimentary understanding of a complex topic?
A) Having or revealing great knowledge
B) Basic, not very advanced
C) A person’s characteristic attitude, mood, or behavior
D) Difficult to find, catch, or achieve
What quality is often associated with optimists?
A) Containing many small and subtle details
B) Someone who is hopeful and confident about the future
C) A person’s characteristic attitude, mood, or behavior
D) Having a profound knowledge of future events
When might a situation be described as dire?
A) A person’s characteristic attitude, mood, or behavior is positive
B) A basic, not very advanced problem arises
C) Having or revealing great knowledge becomes essential
D) Extremely serious or urgent circumstances occur
What might a visionary leader introduce to a stagnant company?
A) Difficult to find, catch, or achieve strategies
B) Extremely serious or urgent decisions
C) Basic, not very advanced concepts
D) Unusual foresight and imaginative ideas
In a psychological context, what does temperament refer to?
A) Extremely serious or urgent emotional responses
B) A person’s characteristic attitude, mood, or behavior
C) Having or revealing great knowledge about mental states
D) Basic, not very advanced mental processes
What ability does clairvoyance involve?
A) The water-tight body of a ship or boat
B) A slow, regular movement of the sea in rolling waves that do not break
C) The capacity to see or know about things outside of the range of ordinary observation
D) Basic, not very advanced sensory perceptions
How might a profound insight benefit a scientist?
A) By making their experiments extremely serious or urgent
B) By revealing great knowledge and new avenues of research
C) By introducing basic, not very advanced methodologies
D) By causing horror or disgust among colleagues
What is another way to say that a ship could capsize during a storm?
A) To avoid the slow, regular movement of the sea in rolling waves
B) To maintain a basic, not very advanced balance in rough waters
C) To overturn in the water due to strong waves or winds
D) To create horror or disgust among the crew
When might a situation be described as lurid?
A) When it contains many small and subtle details
B) When it causes horror or disgust with vivid and shocking details
C) When it has a basic, not very advanced tone
D) When it involves extremely serious or urgent decisions
Who might consult a neuroscientist for advice?
A) Someone starting a new business venture
B) A person studying the development and function of the nervous system
C) A sailor navigating through rough seas
D) An artist looking for creative inspiration
During the storm, the sailors were terrified by the massive swells, which were:
A) A slow, regular movement of the sea in rolling waves that do not break
B) A sudden and intense gust of wind
C) A formation of icebergs
D) A whirlpool caused by a strong current
Why are nuanced arguments often more persuasive than simplistic ones?
A) Because they contain many small and subtle details that strengthen the argument
B) Because they are dire and urgent in nature
C) Because they are basic and easy to understand
D) Because they are elusive and difficult to grasp
When might an elusive criminal be challenging for law enforcement to catch?
A) When they leave a profound impact on the crime scene
B) When they are basic and predictable in their actions
C) When they are difficult to find, catch, or identify
D) When they create swells of confusion among investigators
Why might an artist consult a visionary for inspiration?
A) To learn basic painting techniques
B) To gain unusual foresight and imagination for their artwork
C) To create lurid and shocking visual effects
D) To become elusive and hard to understand as an artist
