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We Were There, Too!

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word efficient mean in the sentence below?

The students did an efficient job cleaning the park.

a)

taking no time

b)

wasting no time

c)

working with others

d)

celebrating with honor

2.

What does the word organize mean in the sentence below?

Joseph started to organize his toys on the bookshelf.

a)

dispose

b)

magnify

c)

order

d)

repair

3.

What does the word tedious mean in the sentence below?

Delivering newspapers was a tedious job.

a)

humble

b)

marvelous

c)

reasonable

d)

tiresome

4.

What does the word mimic mean in the sentence below?

Tory's little brother likes to mimic her.

a)

copy

b)

dazzle

c)

tease

d)

upstage

5.

What does the word peal mean in the sentence below?

There was a peal of laughter from the crowd.

a)

loud sound

b)

soft whisper

c)

grating noise

d)

sudden silence

6.

What does the word invisible mean in the sentence below?

The artist drew a picture with invisible ink.

a)

not seen before

b)

not able to be seen

c)

not written clearly

d)

not close enough to see

7.

What does the word impatient mean in the sentence below?

My uncle grew impatient while he waited for the bus.

a)

confident

b)

desperate

c)

obedient

d)

restless

8.

What does the word illegal mean in the sentence below?

It is illegal to drive through a red traffic light.

a)

not voting for a law

b)

not according to the law

c)

not understanding the law

d)

not a law that has been passed

9.

What does the word irresponsible mean in the sentence below?

The student knew she had been irresponsible when she lost her
homework.

a)

not asking for help

b)

not taking one's time

c)

not keeping track of time

d)

not being careful with one's actions

10.

What does the word impossible mean in the sentence below?

The climbers thought it would be impossible to reach the top of the
mountain.

a)

not paid attention

b)

not thought about 

c)

not able to be done

d)

not given enough time

11.

Which word best completes the sentence below?

______ it is raining, Boris does not want to cancel the race.

a)

Although

b)

Although

c)

As

d)

Because

12.

Which word or phrase best completes the sentences below?

A healthy diet gives people plenty of energy. ______, it keeps
blood pressure at a safe level.

a)

Once

b)

Because

c)

Otherwise

d)

In addition

13.

Which word or phrase best completes the sentences below?

I have never had a garden. ______, I have never even planted a
flower.

a)

In fact

b)

Instead

c)

Because

d)

Nevertheless

14.

Which word or phrase best completes the sentences below?

Everyone has to register for the contest. ______, everyone
has to fill out this form and pay a five-dollar fee.

a)

Since

b)

In contrast

c)

In particular

d)

Nevertheless

15.

Which word or phrase best completes the sentences below?

We believe this law is important. ______, we believe it is necessary.

a)

However

b)

Moreover

c)

Nevertheless

d)

On the other hand

16.

Which phrase best completes the sentence below?

______, for all the reasons I have mentioned, Fletcher Park should
have a visitor’s center.

a)

First of all

b)

For example

c)

In conclusion

d)

In the meantime

17.

Which word best completes the sentences below?

Viola thinks Lincoln was the best president. ______, Joey thinks
Lincoln did the most for our country.

a)

Because

b)

However

c)

Similarly

d)

Then

18.

Which word or phrase best completes the sentences below?

The football players were not used to the dry desert air. ______, they
did not drink enough water before the game.

a)

Above all

b)

Otherwise

c)

In contrast

d)

As a result

19.

Which word or phrase best completes the sentence below?

It is only 4 p.m.; ______, Monica is eating an early dinner.

a)

all in all

b)

similarly

c)

nevertheless

d)

in conclusion

20.

Which word or phrase best completes the sentences below?

Juice is available to all runners. It is not available for spectators, ______.

a)

next

b)

finally

c)

however

d)

as a result