Worksheets8th Grade Vocabulary Quiz Week 28
Total questions: 69
Worksheet time: 35mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
one who hates and distrusts others
a)
imbue
b)
misanthrope
c)
chagrin
d)
esoteric
2.
lacking in seriousness; self-indulgently carefree
a)
ambivalence
b)
chagrin
c)
frivolous
d)
subservient
3.
embarrassment
a)
chagrin
b)
frivolous
c)
esoteric
d)
misanthrope
4.
simultaneous conflicting emotions toward a person or a thing
a)
chagrin
b)
frivolous
c)
ambivalence
d)
transcend
5.
humbly serving; submissive
a)
superlative
b)
subservient
c)
antebellum
d)
esoteric
6.
to rise above or go beyond
a)
imbue
b)
esoteric
c)
transcend
d)
chagrin
7.
of the highest kind, quality, or order; the best
a)
subservient
b)
frivolous
c)
superlative
d)
transcend
8.
occurring before the war (esp. The Civil War)
a)
ambivalence
b)
misanthrope
c)
antebellum
d)
esoteric
9.
to permeate; to spread through
a)
transcend
b)
cursory
c)
imbue
d)
ambivalence
10.
known only by a small number of people
a)
esoteric
b)
misanthrope
c)
superlative
d)
ambivalence
11.
When a community focuses on empathy and charity, often kindness will ___________ the community and spread through consistent choices and actions.
a)
transcend
b)
circumvent
c)
imbue
d)
superlative
12.
While many believe the hobby of stamp collecting is ________________, in actuality, there are more avid collectors than you might expect.
a)
ambivalence
b)
misanthrope
c)
esoteric
d)
transcend
13.
Much to Mrs. Gavrillen's ___________, her daughter lodged her finger in the pew at Mass, causing everyone to stare while she cried and tried to dislodge it.
a)
chagrin
b)
esoteric
c)
subservient
d)
misanthrope
14.
When looking back to a childhood friend named Jennifer, I feel a sense of ______________ because on the one hand I miss her, but on the other hand I am glad she moved away.
a)
chagrin
b)
transcend
c)
misanthrope
d)
ambivalence
15.
Life in the ___________ South changed drastically after the Civil War and its aftermath.
a)
esoteric
b)
frivolous
c)
antebellum
d)
subservient
16.
Many believe J.D. Salinger was a(n) _____________ because he lived most of his later years alone and separated from society.
a)
esoteric
b)
superlative
c)
chagrin
d)
misanthrope
17.
Throughout the history of the world, in patriarchal cultures, gender roles have expected women to be _______________ to men.
a)
superlative
b)
ambivalence
c)
subservient
d)
frivolous
18.
The ____________ young man is often so silly and focused on himself that he neglects to fully engage with his coursework.
a)
apathy
b)
esoteric
c)
subservient
d)
frivolous
19.
Mother Angelika used to preach that followers of Christ should be in the world, yet so different than the world, that they should _____________ the physical life in order to transform the world.
a)
chagrin
b)
imbue
c)
subservient
d)
transcend
20.
The panel will vote for the ___________ entry in the poetry contest.
a)
esoteric
b)
frivolous
c)
transcend
d)
superlative
21.
Mr. Nolan would not accept several students late work.
a)
students
b)
student's
c)
students'
22.
Mrs. Walters would not accept one students late work.
a)
students
b)
student's
c)
students'
23.
Select the correct word to complete the following sentence:
_________ the best.
a)
You're
b)
Your
24.
Merry Christmas! Love, The Smiths
a)
Smiths
b)
Smith's
c)
Smiths'
25.
Jennys house is on Third Street.
a)
Jennys
b)
Jenny's
c)
Jennys'
26.
The Jacksons house is on Third Street.
a)
The Jacksons
b)
The Jackson's
c)
The Jacksons'
27.
Jenny Jacksons house is on Third Street
a)
Jenny Jacksons
b)
Jenny Jackson's
c)
Jenny Jacksons'
28.
Did you sleep (good, well)?
a)
good
b)
well
29.
Choose the correct word: (Whose, Who's) going to sit at my table today?
a)
Whose
b)
Who's
30.
Choose the correct word: That teacher is the one (who, that) always derides our class.
a)
who
b)
that
31.
Choose the correct word: All the (student's, students, students') essays were well-written.
a)
student's
b)
students
c)
students'
32.
Choose the correct tense: The game was won by St. Mary.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
33.
Choose the correct tense: The medal was won by St. Mary.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
34.
Choose the correct tense: The song was sung by the chorus.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
35.
Choose the correct tense: The chorus sang the anthem.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
36.
Choose the correct tense: Gillian won the first place medal.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
37.
Choose the correct tense: Antonia baked the cookies.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
38.
Choose the correct tense: Mrs. Gavrillen's pencils were destroyed.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
39.
That mouses tail was the longest in the group.
a)
mouses
b)
mouse's
c)
mouses'
d)
mice's
e)
mices'
40.
Choose the correct word: Is that the student (who, that) won the contest?
a)
who
b)
that
41.
Choose the correct word: The (Jones's, Joneses, Jones') live in my neighborhood.
a)
Jones's
b)
Joneses
c)
Joneses'
42.
Choose the correct word: The (Jackson's, Jacksons, Jacksons') children are well-mannered.
a)
Jackson's
b)
Jacksons
c)
Jacksons'
43.
Choose the correct word: The (Jackson's, Jacksons, Jacksons') are a wonderful family.
a)
Jackson's
b)
Jacksons
c)
Jacksons'
44.
Choose the correct word: The sixth grade (student's, students, students') lockers are messy.
a)
student's
b)
students
c)
students'
45.
Choose the correct word: The winning (student's, students, students') essay was about the Civil War.
a)
student's
b)
students
c)
students'
46.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
a)
My grandfather lives in Wilmington, NC, and my father lives in Seoul, Korea.
b)
My grandfather lives in Wilmington, NC; and my father lives in Seoul, Korea.
c)
My grandfather lives in Wilmington, NC, and, my father lives in Seoul, Korea.
47.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
a)
My graduation date was on May 20 2023, and it took place in Boston MA.
b)
My graduation date was on May 20, 2023, and it took place in Boston MA.
c)
My graduation date was on May 20, 2023, and it took place in Boston, MA.
48.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
a)
My grandmother gave me a sweet silver locket.
b)
My grandmother gave me a sweet, silver locket.
c)
My grandmother gave me a sweet, silver, locket.
49.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
a)
My favorite colors are yellow green and pink.
b)
My favorite colors are yellow, green, and pink.
c)
My favorite colors are, yellow, green and pink.
50.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
Mrs. G's students are beautiful, brilliant humans.
b)
Mrs. G's students are beautiful brilliant, humans.
c)
Mrs. G's students are beautiful, and brilliant humans.
d)
Mrs. G's students are beautiful, and, brilliant humans.
51.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
Easter falls on, March 31, 2024.
b)
Easter falls on March 31, 2024.
c)
Easter, falls on March 31, 2024.
d)
Easter, falls on March, 31, 2024.
52.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
Easter is a moveable feast, and this year it falls on, March 31, 2024
b)
Easter is a moveable feast, and this year, it falls on March 31, 2024.
c)
Easter is a moveable feast, and this year it falls on March 31, 2024.
d)
Easter is a moveable feast, and, this year, it falls on, March 31, 2024.
53.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
Interestingly, Easter is a moveable feast, and this year it falls on March 31, 2024
b)
Interestingly Easter is a moveable feast, and this year, it falls on March 31, 2024.
c)
Interestingly, Easter, is a moveable feast, and this year it falls on March 31, 2024.
d)
Interestingly Easter, is a moveable feast, and, this year, it falls on, March 31, 2024.
54.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
The students who were absent will stay after school tomorrow.
b)
The students, who were absent, will stay after school tomorrow.
c)
The student's, who were absent, will stay after school tomorrow.
d)
The students', who were absent, will stay after school tomorrow.
55.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
The tea that is caffeinated keeps me up at night.
b)
The tea, that is caffeinated keeps me up at night.
c)
The tea, that is caffeinated, keeps me up, at night.
56.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
The students, who are following directions will receive a bonus.
b)
The students who are following directions will receive a bonus.
c)
The students, who are following directions, will receive a bonus.
57.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
"Put your books away," said Mr. Price, "and push your chairs under your desks."
b)
"Put your books away," said Mr. Price, "And push your chairs under your desks."
c)
"Put your books away" said Mr. Price "and push your chairs under your desks."
d)
"Put your books away" said Mr. Price, "and push your chairs under your desks."
58.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
In the next week or so, you will be finished with your essay.
b)
In the next week or so you will be finished with your essay.
c)
In the next week or so, you will be finished, with your essay.
d)
In the next week, or so, you will be finished with your essay.
59.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
Jaleesa who lives on my street also plays soccer.
b)
Jaleesa, who lives on my street also plays soccer.
c)
Jaleesa, who lives on my street, also plays soccer.
d)
Jaleesa who lives on my street, also plays soccer.
60.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
"Don't forget to lock the door", said my sister.
b)
"Don't forget to lock the door" said my sister.
c)
"Don't forget to lock the door," said my sister.
d)
"Don't forget to lock the door", Said my sister.
61.
The root "ante" means
a)
before or in front of
b)
after
c)
under
d)
around
62.
The root "bell" means
a)
before or in front of
b)
over or above
c)
write or record
d)
war or warlike
63.
The root "amb" means
a)
both or around
b)
over or above
c)
write or record
d)
war or warlike
64.
The root "mis" means
a)
both or around
b)
over or above
c)
wrong or bad
d)
war or warlike
65.
The root "super" means
a)
both or around
b)
over or above
c)
wrong or bad
d)
war or warlike
66.
The root "trans" means
a)
both or around
b)
over or above
c)
across or beyond
d)
war or warlike
67.
The root "anthro" means
a)
both or around
b)
human or mankind
c)
across or beyond
d)
war or warlike
68.
The root "serv" means
a)
wait on or serve
b)
human or mankind
c)
across or beyond
d)
war or warlike
69.
The root "scend" means
a)
wait on or serve
b)
human or mankind
c)
across or beyond
d)
to climb
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