WorksheetsRoots 16 Practice: TWISTS AND TURNS [Book 2]
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
I was playing against Shelia, who had been my __________for several years.
a)
extort
b)
adversary
c)
rotary
d)
introvert
e)
retort
2.
Once James cut me off with a cold __________, the discussion soon became an argument.
a)
extort
b)
adversary
c)
rotary
d)
introvert
e)
retort
3.
We can't believe he would try to _________ money from you; he always seemed like such a peaceful and honest person.
a)
extort
b)
adversary
c)
rotary
d)
introvert
e)
retort
4.
The river water flowed through the dam, turning an enormous _________ turbine that generated electricity.
a)
extort
b)
adversary
c)
rotary
d)
introvert
e)
retort
5.
Yolonda was no _________; she didn't care for being alone and was always making new friends.
a)
extort
b)
adversary
c)
rotary
d)
introvert
e)
retort
6.
6. Choose a synonym for tortuous.
a)
a. envious
b)
b. simple
c)
c. twisted
d)
d. soothing
7.
7. What might you see and/or hear while people are discussing a controversial topic?
a)
a. laughing and smiling
b)
b. loud voices and serious faces
c)
c. inattention and signs of boredom
d)
d. pleasant voices and cheers
8.
8. Choose an antonym for rotund.
a)
a. slender
b)
b. fat
c)
c. strong
d)
d. fragile
9.
9. Paul experienced a great adversity in his life. Adversity means
a)
a. a tragic and/or difficult situation.
b)
b. a fortunate advantage that he was not expecting.
c)
c. a long journey to many important places around the world.
d)
d. a time of great excitement and joy.
10.
10. distort : __________ :: repair : broken
a)
a. disfigure
b)
b. ugly
c)
c. unnatural
d)
d. accurate
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