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List E Review

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of the word "avid"?

a)

Showing a lack of interest or enthusiasm

b)

Having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something

c)

Being secretive or hidden

d)

Expressing anger or annoyance

2.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "stealthy."

a)

The stealthy cat crept silently towards the unsuspecting bird.

b)

The stealthy student loudly announced his arrival.

c)

The stealthy dog barked at the mailman.

d)

The stealthy child openly shared his secrets.

3.

Which of the following is a synonym for "grimace"?

a)

Smile

b)

Frown

c)

Laugh

d)

Cheer

4.

Select the sentence that uses the word "tirade" correctly.

a)

She gave a tirade of compliments to her friend.

b)

He went on a tirade about the poor service at the restaurant.

c)

The tirade was full of joyful laughter.

d)

The tirade was a peaceful meditation.

5.

What does the word "predicament" mean?

a)

A state of happiness

b)

A difficult, tricky, or unpleasant situation

c)

A type of food

d)

A form of exercise

6.

Which of the following is an antonym for "antagonistic"?

a)

Hostile

b)

Friendly

c)

Aggressive

d)

Combative

7.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "scarcity."

a)

There was a scarcity of water during the drought.

b)

The scarcity of food led to a feast.

c)

The scarcity of books made the library crowded.

d)

The scarcity of rain caused the flood.

8.

What is a synonym for "avid"?

a)

Indifferent

b)

Enthusiastic

c)

Lazy

d)

Bored

9.

Which sentence uses the word "grimace" correctly?

a)

She grimaced in delight at the surprise party.

b)

He grimaced in pain after stubbing his toe.

c)

The grimace was a sign of his happiness.

d)

They grimaced with joy at the good news.

10.

What is the definition of "antagonistic"?

a)

Friendly and supportive

b)

Opposed or hostile to someone or something

c)

Indifferent or uninterested

d)

Calm and peaceful

11.

After being stuck in traffic for hours, the driver launched into a ____ about the city's poor road management.


a)
complaint
b)

calamity

c)
tirade
d)

predicament

12.

During the holiday party, everyone was in a ____ mood, laughing and enjoying each other’s company.


a)

jovial

b)

colloquial

c)

taciturn

d)
gloomy
13.

In times of drought, the ____ of water makes life difficult for both farmers and residents in the area.


a)

pinnacle

b)

grimace

c)

scarcity

d)
abundance
14.

Sarah is an ____ reader, often finishing multiple books in a week because she loves learning.


a)

acrimonious

b)

antagonistic

c)

apathetic

d)

avid

15.

During the debate, Jason's tone became increasingly ____, showing his determination to argue instead of having a civil conversation.


a)

jovial

b)

antagonistic

c)

prominent

d)

stagnant

16.

When he tasted the sour lemon, Jake made a ____, his face scrunching up in discomfort.

a)

tirade

b)

scarcity

c)
yawn
d)
grimace
17.

The thief's ____ entrance to the house allowed him to get away without anyone seeing or hearing him.

a)

indignant

b)

jovial

c)

stealthy

d)

obvious

18.

Lost in the woods without a map, we found ourselves in a serious ____, unsure of how to get home.


a)

scarcity

b)

tirade

c)

aspiration

d)
predicament