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5.2 Adv.Ac./GT Homework

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
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1.

The poet's work often explores themes of loss, with many poems that (a)   the fragility of life.

(lament | lucrative | malicious | malleable | melodramatic)

2.

Which of the following sentences uses the word "lament" correctly?

a)
She could not help but lament the loss of her favorite book.
b)

She lamented her decision to go on the most sought-after and exciting trip of the year.

c)
The children's laughter filled the air with lament.
d)

He lamented the beautiful weather and wished for more days like this one.

3.

Use the word "lament" in a sentence about spring break.

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4.

The hacker's (a)   intent was clear when he targeted the hospital's computer systems.

(lament | lucrative | malicious | malleable | melodramatic)

5.

Which of the following sentences uses the word "malicious" correctly?

a)
The malicious of the story was clear to all who read it.
b)

The malicious cat purred as it cuddled up next to the human on the couch.

c)

She was accused of being malicious when she brought the cake that everyone got the opportunity to enjoy.

d)
He had a malicious grin on his face as he plotted his revenge.
6.

Use the word "malicious" in a word about a kindergarten class.

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7.

She found herself in a (a)   position after investing in the rapidly growing tech startup.

(lament | lucrative | malicious | malleable | melodramatic)

8.

Which of the following sentences uses the word "lucrative" correctly?

a)
Investing in real estate can be a lucrative business opportunity
b)
Lucrative is used to describe a person's appearance
c)

This opportunity was entirely inauspicious and lucrative, ensuring that all who were involved were to take a loss as a result.

d)

The lucrative was easy to spot from a great distance.

9.

Use the word "lucrative" in a sentence about a college major.

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10.

Critics accused the latest blockbuster of being overly (a)   , with its characters frequently bursting into tears.

(lament | lucrative | malicious | malleable | melodramatic)

11.

Which of the following sentences uses the word "melodramatic" correctly?

a)
Her melodramatic reaction to the situation was over the top.
b)

The melodramatic, no-frills play was ironically a huge success.

c)

The melodramatic made the entire issue difficult due to the amount of crying and wailing.

d)

The melodramatic documentary was based on a true story but did a wonderful job remaining objective and avoiding sensationalism.

12.

Use the word "melodramatic" in a sentence about junior high.

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13.

Gold is a (a)   metal, easily shaped into intricate designs by skilled artisans.

(lament | lucrative | malicious | malleable | melodramatic)

14.

Which of the following sentences uses the word "malleable" correctly?

a)

The chef malleable the soft ingredients to create a delicious dish.

b)
The malleable of the story was evident in its moral lesson.
c)

He was young, so his mind was still malleable enough to be changed.

d)

Malleable is a term used to describe a type of fossilized rock formation.

15.

Use the word "malleable" in a sentence about a science project.

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