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Sadlier Unit 5

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word "acute" mean?

a)

Dull and slow

b)

With a sharp point; keen and alert

c)

Long-lasting and mild

d)

Soft and gentle

2.

What is the meaning of "bluster"?

a)

To speak softly and gently

b)

To talk or act in a noisy and threatening way

c)

To whisper quietly

d)

To sing melodiously

3.

What does "duration" refer to?

a)

The start of an event

b)

The length of time something continues or lasts

c)

The end of a process

d)

The frequency of an occurrence

4.

What is an "inhabitant"?

a)

A visitor

b)

One living permanently in a given place

c)

A tourist

d)

A temporary guest

5.

What does "pacify" mean?

a)

To irritate

b)

To make peaceful or calm; to soothe

c)

To provoke

d)

To annoy

6.

What is the meaning of "remorse"?

a)

Joyful anticipation

b)

Deep and painful regret

c)

Mild annoyance

d)

Excitement for the future

7.

What does "smug" mean?

a)

Humble and modest

b)

Overly self-satisfied

c)

Extremely sad

d)

Very confused

8.

What is a "synopsis"?

a)

A detailed analysis

b)

A brief statement or summary

c)

A long story

d)

A complex theory

9.

What does "tarry" mean?

a)

To rush quickly

b)

To delay leaving

c)

To forget something

d)

To move silently

10.

Which word means "pangs of conscience"?

a)

Refute

b)

Remorse

c)

Setback

d)

Smug

11.

What is the opposite of "refute"?

a)

Confirm

b)

Deny

c)

Question

d)

Ignore

12.

What is the opposite of "smug"?

a)

Arrogant

b)

Humble

c)

Proud

d)

Confident

13.

What is a synonym for "tarry"?

a)

Hurry

b)

Linger

c)

Depart

d)

Forget

14.

What is the meaning of "setback" in terms of progress?

a)

A step forward

b)

An unexpected loss or defeat

c)

A major victory

d)

A new opportunity

15.

Which word means "to remain or stay for a while"?

a)

Refute

b)

Tarry

c)

Synopsis

d)

Smug