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Year 5 Power Words

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
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1.

Choose the best sentence which uses the phrase ' forehead furrowed in puzzlement' correctly.
Forehead furrowed in puzzlement= wrinkled forehead from confusion

a)

His forehead furrowed with puzzlement as he tries to understand the question.

b)

The forehead furrowed by puzzlement, showing his confusion.

c)

Her forehead was furrowing puzzledly at the confusing instructions.

d)

Her forehead furrowed in puzzlement as she stared at the strange diagram.

2.

Choose one sentence which uses the word 'decipher' correctly.

Decipher= figure out or understand

a)

He was able to deciphering the message without any help.

b)

She struggled to decipher the handwritten note left on her desk.

c)

She tried to deciphered the code, but it was too complex.

d)

They are difficultly decipher the ancient script.

3.

Choose one sentence which uses the phrase ' leave no stones unturned' correctly?

leave no stones unturned= search thoroughly or try everything

a)

The detectives will leave no stone unturned in their search for evidence.

b)

We must leave no stones unturn in finding the solution.

c)

He promised to leave no stone unturned in his investigation, but he left many stones unturn.

d)

They will leave not stones unturn to win the competition.

4.

Choose the sentence which uses the phrase ' everyone's head was buried in their books' correctly.

Everyone's head was buried in their books= everyone was focused on their reading

a)

Everyone’s heads were buried in their books, lost in thought.

b)

Everyone's head were buried in their books during study hall.

c)

Everyone’s head was buried in their books, fully focused on their reading.

d)

Everyone had their heads buried into their books, not noticing the time.

5.

Choose a sentence which uses the phrase ' pungent odour' correctly.
pungent odour= strong smell

a)

The pungent odour of the garbage was overwhelming as we entered the alley.

b)

The pungent odor was so sweet and delightful that everyone enjoyed it.

c)

He complained about the pungent odor, but it was barely noticeable and pleasant.

d)

The pungent odour filled the room with a mild, soothing fragrance.

6.

Choose a sentence which uses the phrase ' within a fraction of a second' correctly.
within a fraction of a second= extremely quickly or in an instant

a)

She finished the entire essay within a fraction of second, taking no time at all.

b)

The cake baked within a fraction of a second in the oven.

c)

The car swerved to avoid the accident within a fraction of a second.

d)
  • He solved the complex puzzle within fractions of seconds, which surprised everyone.

7.

Choose a sentence which uses the word ' picturesque' correctly.
Picturesque= beautiful or charming to look at

a)

The village was picturesque, with charming cottages and stunning mountain views.

b)

The picturesque noise from the street kept me awake all night.

c)

His speech was picturesque, filled with colorful and vivid words.

d)

The food tasted picturesque, like something from a five-star restaurant.

8.

Choose the best sentence which uses the phrase 'depriving him of oxygen'.

Depriving him oxygen= not allowing him the breathe

a)

The long speech was so boring, it felt like it was depriving him of oxygen.

b)

The tight grip around his neck was depriving him of oxygen, making it difficult for him to breathe.

c)

The loud music was depriving him of oxygen, making it hard to concentrate.

d)

The darkness of the room was depriving him of oxygen, causing him to feel dizzy.

9.

Choose a sentence which uses the phrase ' clouds of filthy and queasy smoke billowed' correctly.

Clouds of filthy and queasy smoke billowed= dirty and unpleasant smoke rose up

a)

The clouds of filthy and queasy smoke was billowed from the factory chimney.

b)

Clouds of filthy and queasy smoke billowed quickly, making everyone feel sickly.

c)

Clouds of filthy and queasy smoke billowed from the burning trash, spreading a foul smell in the air.

d)

As the fire raged, the filthy and queasy smoke was billowing throughout the city.

10.

Choose a sentence which uses the phrase 'duly punished' correctly.
Duly punished= fairly punished or appropriately disciplined

a)

He was duly punish for his mistakes, receiving no consequences at all.

b)

She has been duly punished, but she didn’t seem to care about it.

c)

The students was duly punished for their achievements in the competition.

d)

After breaking the rules, he was duly punished according to the school’s policy.

11.

Choose a sentence which uses the phrase ' bored stiff' correctly.

Bored stiff= very bored or extremely uninterested

a)

She was bored stiff of the thrilling movie that kept everyone on the edge of their seats.

b)

I was bored stiff during the long, monotonous meeting that seemed to last forever.

c)

The lecture was so engaging that no one felt bored stiff during it.

d)

He was bored stiff by the exciting adventure book he couldn’t put down.

12.

Choose a sentence which uses the phrase ' whisked away' correctly.
whisked away= taken away quickly

a)

The chef whisked away the ingredients slowly to make the soup.

b)

She was whisked away by the soft sound of the music and fell asleep.

c)

He whisked away the old books carefully and placed them on the shelf.

d)

The magician whisked away the rabbit from the hat in a matter of seconds.

13.

Choose a sentence which uses the phrase ' berserk' correctly.
Berserk= crazy or out of control

a)

When the game was unfairly called, the crowd went berserk, shouting and protesting loudly.

b)

The dog was berserk calm as it lay peacefully on the grass.

c)
  • She felt berserk happy after receiving the good news.

d)

The children were berserk when they quietly played with their toys.

14.

Choose a sentence which uses the phrase ' golden opportunity' correctly.
Golden opportunity= great chance or perfect moment

a)

The weather was perfect for a golden opportunity to stay indoors.

b)

She missed a golden opportunity to sleep in on a Saturday morning.

c)

Landing the internship was a golden opportunity for her to gain valuable experience in her field.

d)

He realized the golden opportunity to relax after a long week at work.

15.

Choose a sentence which uses the phrase ' in record time' correctly.
In record time= very quickly or faster than usual

a)

She finished her homework in record times, making sure it was perfect.

b)

The team finished the project in record time, impressing their manager with their efficiency.

c)

He completed the marathon in record time, despite feeling exhausted afterward.

d)

They arrived at the concert in record time, but the show had already started.

16.

Choose a sentence which uses the phrase ' sky was overcast' correctly.
sky was overcast= the sky was cloudy

a)

The sky was overcast, casting a gloomy shadow over the landscape.

b)

he sky were overcast, and the sun was shining brightly.

c)

Despite the sky was overcast, they decided to go for a picnic.

d)

The sky is overcast, and it is expected to rain tomorrow.

17.

Choose the sentence which uses the phrase ' dark clouds loomed above' correctly.
Dark clouds loomed above= rain clouds covered the sky

a)

The dark clouds loomed above, but the weather remained warm and sunny.

b)

Dark clouds loomed above, and the sun shined brightly in the sky.

c)

As the dark clouds loom above, the children played happily outside.

d)

Dark clouds loomed above, signaling an approaching storm.

18.

Choose a sentence which uses the phrase ' flew into a panic' correctly.

Flew into a panic= became very terrified

a)

She flew into a panic when she calmly misplaced her keys.

b)

He flew into panic after receiving great news about his promotion.

c)

She flew into a panic when she realized she had missed her flight.

d)
  • The children flew into a panic when they quietly saw the surprise party.

19.

Choose a sentence which uses the phrase ' anxiety charged through my veins' correctly.
Anxiety charged through my veins= felt worried

a)

As the interview approached, anxiety charged through my veins, making my heart race.

b)

Anxiety charged through my veins, making me feel relaxed and at ease.

c)
  • As I waited for the results, anxiety charged through my veins making me so excited.

d)

The anxiety charged through my veins, but I felt completely calm about the situation.

20.

Choose a sentence which uses the phrase 'rambunctious cheer' correctly.
rambunctious cheer= loud and noisy cheer

a)

The rambunctious cheer was silent as the crowd watched the performance.

b)

The fans erupted in rambunctious cheer when their team scored the winning goal.

c)

She gave a rambunctious cheer, but everyone around her looked bored and uninterested.

d)

The team received a rambunctious cheer, which made them feel discouraged.

21.

Choose a sentence which uses the phrase 'jubilant smiles' correctly.
jubilant smiles= joyful looks

a)

The jubilant smiles filled the room with a gloomy atmosphere.

b)

The children ran around with jubilant smiles after receiving their exam results.

c)

He greeted everyone with jubilant smiles, but his eyes were filled with sadness.

d)

The team celebrated their loss with jubilant smiles and laughter.

22.

Choose a sentence which uses the word 'giggles and laughter reverberated' correctly.
giggles and laughter reverberated= joyful sounds echoed

a)

Giggles and laughter reverberated through the silent library as everyone studied quietly.

b)
  • The giggles and laughter reverberated in the empty room, creating an eerie silence.

c)

Giggles and laughter reverberated through the playground as the children played together.

d)

As the tension grew, giggles and laughter reverberated among the anxious crowd.

23.

Choose a sentence which uses the phrase 'stood rooted to the ground' correctly.
stood rooted to the ground= unable to move, usually due to shock

a)

She stood rooted to the ground as she quickly walked to the store.

b)

When she saw the accident, she stood rooted to the ground in shock.

c)

He stood rooted to the ground, moving his feet to dance with the music.

d)

They stood rooted to the ground, laughing and chatting with friends.

24.

Choose a correct sentence which uses the phrase ' waved my arms frantically' correctly.
waved my arms frantically= waved arms hysterically

a)

I waved my arms frantically as I sat quietly at my desk.

b)

She waved my arms frantically to signal her friend across the room.

c)

They waved my arms frantically while maintaining a calm demeanor.

d)

I waved my arms frantically to get the driver's attention before they drove past.

25.

Choose a sentence which uses the phrase 'sauntered' correctly.
sauntered= walked at a leisurely pace

a)

He sauntered quickly to the finish line to win the race.

b)

He sauntered through the park, enjoying the sunshine and fresh air.

c)

She sauntered past the urgent situation, running to catch the bus.

d)

They sauntered hurriedly through the crowded market, trying to find a place to eat.