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Grade 11 Vocabulary Building Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the word 'approbation'?

a)

confusion or uncertainty

b)

approval or praise

c)

indifference or apathy

d)

disapproval or criticism

2.

Choose the synonym for the word 'assuage': a) Intensify b) Soothe c) Aggravate d) Worsen

a)

b) Soothe

b)

d) Worsen

c)

a) Intensify

d)

c) Aggravate

3.

What does the word 'coalition' refer to?

a)

A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.

b)

A type of rock formation

c)

A type of currency

d)

A small insect

4.

Define 'decadence' in your own words.

a)

The excessive focus on education and knowledge

b)

The decline of technology and innovation

c)

The rise of moral or cultural values

d)

The moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in luxury or pleasure.

5.

How would you elicit a response from someone?

a)

Tell them to be quiet

b)

Ignore them completely

c)

Talk about yourself without letting them speak

d)

Ask a question or prompt them to share their thoughts or opinions

6.

Explain the term 'expostulate' with an example.

a)

To ignore or disregard completely

b)

To argue or reason with someone for the purpose of dissuasion or protest.

c)

To apologize or express regret

d)

To agree or comply without objection

7.

Which word best describes something that is 'hackneyed'?

a)

Cliched

b)

Original

c)

Innovative

d)

Fresh

8.

What is a hiatus and when is it commonly used?

a)

A term used to describe a sudden burst of energy

b)

A pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process

c)

A type of dance popular in the 1980s

d)

A type of fruit commonly found in tropical regions

9.

What is the meaning of the term 'innuendo'?

a)

A form of exercise

b)

A type of pasta dish

c)

An indirect or subtle reference, especially one that is negative or disparaging

d)

A type of musical instrument

10.

When would you intercede in a situation?

a)

When everyone is happy with the situation

b)

When there is no need for intervention

c)

When there is a conflict or dispute that needs to be resolved.

d)

When the conflict is escalating