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English II Vocab. Set 1

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

During the debate, Maria presented a(n) _______ argument that left the audience convinced of her stance on climate change.

a)

loquacious

b)

cogent

c)

tedious

d)

gregarious

2.

The editor had to _______ several sensitive details from the report before it could be published.

a)

goad

b)

redact

c)

recapitulate

d)

placate

3.

Despite the _______ nature of the lecture, the students managed to stay focused and take notes.

a)

meritorious

b)

loquacious

c)

tedious

d)

gregarious

4.

The teacher tried to _______ the upset student by offering extra help after class.

a)

placate

b)

goad

c)

redact

d)

recapitulate

5.

The professor's _______ made it difficult for students to follow the lecture, as he often went off on tangents.

a)

cogent

b)

loquacious

c)

meritorious

d)

tedious

6.

After reading the lengthy _______ on ancient history, the student felt well-prepared for the exam.

a)

tome

b)

goad

c)

recapitulate

d)

redact

7.

The coach used various strategies to _______ the team into giving their best performance during the championship.

a)

placate

b)

goad

c)

redact

d)

recapitulate

8.

The award ceremony recognized the _______ achievements of the young scientist, who had made significant contributions to renewable energy.

a)

meritorious

b)

loquacious

c)

tedious

d)

gregarious

9.

The speaker had to _______ the main points of his presentation due to time constraints.

a)

redact

b)

recapitulate

c)

goad

d)

placate

10.

Known for his _______ personality, John was always the life of the party and enjoyed meeting new people.

a)

gregarious

b)

cogent

c)

tedious

d)

meritorious

11.

The lawyer's _______ case presentation left no room for doubt in the jury's mind.

a)

loquacious

b)

cogent

c)

tedious

d)

gregarious

12.

The author had to _______ the manuscript to remove any potentially offensive language before publication.

a)

redact

b)

goad

c)

recapitulate

d)

placate

13.

The _______ nature of the task made it difficult for the team to stay motivated and engaged.

a)

meritorious

b)

loquacious

c)

tedious

d)

gregarious

14.

To _______ the angry customer, the manager offered a full refund and a sincere apology.

a)

placate

b)

goad

c)

redact

d)

recapitulate

15.

The _______ professor was known for his engaging lectures and ability to connect with students.

a)

gregarious

b)

cogent

c)

tedious

d)

meritorious

16.

The editor decided to _______ the article to ensure it adhered to the publication's guidelines.

a)

redact

b)

recapitulate

c)

goad

d)

placate

17.

Her _______ explanation of the complex topic made it easy for everyone to understand.

a)

cogent

b)

loquacious

c)

tedious

d)

gregarious

18.

The team leader tried to _______ the members to complete the project ahead of schedule.

a)

placate

b)

goad

c)

redact

d)

recapitulate

19.

The _______ student was always eager to participate in class discussions and share his ideas.

a)

gregarious

b)

cogent

c)

tedious

d)

meritorious

20.

To ensure the document was suitable for all audiences, the writer had to _______ certain sections.

a)

redact

b)

goad

c)

recapitulate

d)

placate

21.

The _______ nature of the meeting made it difficult for attendees to remain attentive and engaged.

a)

meritorious

b)

loquacious

c)

tedious

d)

gregarious