WorksheetsDealing with new words
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins
What does the word 'arduous' imply in the sentence: 'The journey was arduous, requiring great effort and determination'?
The journey was difficult and demanding.
The journey was enjoyable and relaxing.
The journey was quick and effortless.
The journey was easy and straightforward.
What can you deduce about the meaning of 'meticulous' in the context: 'He was meticulous in his work, leaving no detail overlooked'?
Meticulous refers to a lack of attention to detail.
Meticulous indicates a relaxed and easygoing approach.
Meticulous means showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Meticulous means careless and hasty in work.
In the sentence 'Despite his jovial demeanor, there was a hint of sadness in his eyes', what does 'jovial' suggest about his personality?
He is indifferent and apathetic towards others.
He is often serious and reserved.
He has a sarcastic and unfriendly personality.
He has a cheerful and friendly personality.
What can you infer about the word 'diligent' in the context: 'Her diligent study habits paid off during the exams'?
The word 'diligent' implies careful and persistent effort in studying.
The word 'diligent' refers to studying in a relaxed manner.
The word 'diligent' means to study only when necessary.
The word 'diligent' suggests a lack of effort in studying.
We remembered to bring all the provisions, such as water, food, and warm clothing on the hike.
What clues help you guess what provisions mean?
we remembered
water, food, warm clothing
hike
bring
Many companies are downsizing, reducing the number of employees they have, in order to save money.
There is a definition clue in this sentence that defines downsizing-What is it?
reducing number of employees
companies
to save money
Her quiet, timid ways made it hard for her to make friends.
There is a synonym clue that helps you figure out the meaning of timid-what is the synonym?
friends
hard
ways
quiet
What do you call a word that has the opposite meaning of another word?
a synonym
an antonym
an explanation
When you are reading and come to an unknown word, what should you do first?
Look for clues in the sentence
Skip it and keep reading
Look it up in a dictionary
Scream and give up
Based on the example clue in the passage below, ecstatic means...
They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.
nervous
watchful
discouraged
excited
Marriages are rarely static. They continually change as the partners experience and adjust to various life tasks.
There is an antonym (opposite) clue that helps you guess what static means- what is the clue?
experience
adjust
continually change
Marriages are rarely static. They continually change as the partners experience and adjust to various life tasks.
Since "continually change" is the antonym(opposite) clue, what does static mean?
lacking in movement
always changing
very difficult
As a country in the Pacific Ring of Fire, the Philippines always experiences different natural calamities such as typhoons, earthquakes, and tsunamis.
There is an example clue of calamities- what is it?
natural
different
Pacific Ring of Fire
typhoons, earthquakes, tsunamis
The voracious team members ate one pizza each after the swim meet.
What do you think voracious means?
funny
satisfied
starving
sleepy
The successful man earned his millions through deceit and chicanery.
There is a synonym clue, what do you think chicanery means?
truthfulness
perseverance
trickery
honesty
What words might you see in a sentence that signals an Antonym Clue?
also
such as
for example
for instance
or
and
however
but
yet
although
on the other hand
The asp, a small poisonous snake, is found in Africa, Europe, and Arabia. What is the context clue of the sentence?
Example
Definition
Punctuation
Rodents such as mice, rats and beavers, can often do a lot of damage. What is the context clue of the sentence?
Example
Definition
Punctuation
Gardeners curse the mole (a small rodent that likes to dig in soft soil). What is the context clue of the sentence?
Example
Definition
Punctuation
Many people are afraid of reptiles like lizards, snakes, and turtles. What is the context clue of the sentence?
Example
Definition
Punctuation
