WorksheetsShort Story Vocabulary Quiz 2024
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 11mins
The news of the storm's destruction painted a grim picture of the town's future.
What does the underlined word mean in this sentence?
Depressing
Happy
Contempt
Logical
The ceremony was a solemn occasion, filled with reflection and respect for those who had served.
What does the underlined word mean in the sentence?
illogical
serious
happy
lighthearted
Match the following words with what they belong to:
illogical
I don't think rationally about things.
deprive
I am always taking things away from you.
convalescent
I am always helping you get better.
shamble
I am always looking disheveled.
raucous
I am always loud.
Which word goes with the word nervous?
rattle
shamble
illogical
contempt
I presume you have already completed the assignment since it was due yesterday.
What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence?
The person is thinking they are correct, but not sure.
The person knows they are correct, but are checking.
The person thinks they are wrong and want to make sure.
The person is being sarcastic and wants to call the other person out on it.
If a student was yelling at a teacher and calling them bad names, you would call them?
solemn
polite
deprived
insolent
The audience was incredulous at the magician's astonishing trick.
What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence?
The audience was amazed at the trick knowing they would see crazy things.
The audience was happy that the magician performed the trick they were waiting for.
The audience was shocked and surprised by the trick and couldn't believe it happened.
The audience were bored with the trick thinking the magician could do better.
What is an example and non-example of the word contempt?
When someone disregards the rules.
When someone makes disrespectful comments to a teacher.
When someone admires a teacher.
When the audience applauds for someone receiving an award.
Her initial reaction to the news was one of surprise, but she quickly composed herself.
What is the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence?
when someone uses their first letters of their name
when someone is signing a document
the first thought or beginning of the process.
the ending of what was to be known.
Please initial each page of the contract to confirm that you have read and understood the terms.
What does the underlined word mean in this sentence?
the start or beginning of the process
the act of signing official documents
the end of what was known
When someone doesn't know the rules.
After her surgery, she spent several weeks in a convalescent home to recover and regain her strength.
What does the -ent do for the word convalesce in this sentence?
It makes it a proper noun in the sentence.
It makes it a common noun in the sentence.
It makes it an adjective to describe something.
It makes it an adverb to describe something.
I saw Jerry walking slowly to the bus stop.
What does the -ly do to the word slow in this sentence?
It makes it an adjective to describe a noun.
It makes it an adverb to describe a verb.
It makes it a noun in the sentence.
It makes it a verb in the sentence.
The music sounds beautiful.
What is the word "sounds" in this sentence?
Linking Verb
Action Verb
The musician sounds the horn to signal the start of the parade.
What is the word "sounds" in this sentence?
Linking Verb
Action Verb
