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English 1-Quiz 1-Week 1 - Qtr 2 - 2023

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

apprehensive

adjective: in fear or dread of possible evil or harm

a)

Fearful

b)

conscious

c)

crushed

d)

feverish

2.

condescending means:

a)

capacious

b)

relieved

c)

superior

d)

incidental

3.

condescending means:

a)

continuous

b)

patronizing

c)

discouraged

d)

overall

4.

condescending means:

a)

full of high spirited delight

b)

spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency

c)

characteristic of those who treat others with arrogance

d)

profoundly honored

5.

fervent

adj: characterized by intense emotion "He fervently worked out."

a)

serene

b)

intense

c)

modern

d)

pompous

6.

Use __________________________ to describe a person or thing that shows very strong feelings or enthusiasm. If you have a _____________________ desire to become an actress, you'll stop at nothing to realize your dream.

(a)  

7.

melancholy

noun: a feeling of thoughtful sadness

a)

contrast

b)

invisibility

c)

laziness

d)

sorrow

8.

(a)   is beyond sad: as a noun or an adjective, it's a word for the gloomiest of spirits.

9.

nonchalant

adj: marked by casual unconcern or indifference

(many of you are often like this about your working during bellringer time)

a)

ostentatiously lofty in style

b)

foreseeing the future

c)

occurring or operating at the same time

d)

casual unconcern or indifference

10.

nostalgia

noun: a longing for something past

(wistful is often pensive melancholy sadness)

a)

petty

b)

luxurious

c)

talkativeness

d)

wistfulness

11.

Think of the noun nostalgia when you long for the good old days of the past.

(a)  

12.

nostalgia

noun: a longing for something past

a)

longing for something past

b)

intensive aversion

c)

the feeling that things will turn out badly

d)

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

13.

pensive

adj: deeply or seriously thoughtful

a)

boisterous (loud)

b)

azure (the color blue)

c)

consecutive (in order)

d)

brooding (pouting)

14.

solemn (I gave you the answer there although it has multiple meanings)

adj: characterized by a firm belief in your opinions

a)

characterized by a firm belief in your opinions

b)

very good; high quality

c)

to cure or restore to health

d)

deep ill will; deliberately harmful

15.

Opposite of superficial

a)

immaterial (unimportant)

b)

impulsive (you don't think before you act or speak)

c)

important (remember it's asking for the OPPOSITE)

d)

improper (often rude or sloppy)

16.

tentative means : (You're cautious or unsure)

a)

arrogant

b)

repetitive

c)

luxurious

d)

hesitant

17.

Choose the adjective __________________ to describe something you are unsure or hesitant about. On Monday, you can make _______________________ plans for the weekend but it's too early to commit to one party or another.

(a)