WorksheetsSpider and the Fly Vocabulary
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of the following best describes a "simile"?
A comparison using "like" or "as"
A story with a moral lesson
A type of poem with a specific rhyme scheme
A long narrative about heroic deeds
What is the main purpose of a "plot" in a story?
To describe the setting
To introduce the characters
To outline the sequence of events
To provide background information
Which of the following is a characteristic of a "narrative poem"?
It uses dialogue to tell a story
It is written in free verse
It tells a story with a beginning, middle, and end
It focuses on a single emotion
What does the word "weary" mean?
Full of energy
Tired or exhausted
Happy and content
Angry or upset
Which word best describes someone who is "wise"?
Foolish
Intelligent and experienced
Young and naive
Reckless
What is the opposite of "foolish"?
Silly
Wise
Careless
Ignorant
Which of the following words is a synonym for "brilliant"?
Dull
Bright
Dim
Cloudy
What does "gauzy" mean when describing fabric?
Thick and heavy
Light and translucent
Rough and coarse
Dark and opaque
Which of the following best describes "flattery"?
Insincere praise
Honest criticism
Constructive feedback
Harsh judgment
What is the difference between "cunning" and "wily"?
Cunning is more about intelligence, while wily is about being deceitful
Cunning is about being deceitful, while wily is about intelligence
Both mean the same and are synonyms
Cunning is about being honest, while wily is about being tricky
What is dialogue?
conversation between two or more people in a play, movie, or book
the setting
the problem of a story
the turning point of a story
What is a pantry?
a place to put shoes when you come in the house
a place where trash and recyclables go
a small room or closet in which food, dishes, and utensils are kept.
a closet where linens and towels are kept
What is a parlor?
a place to prepare food
a sitting room for receiving and talking to guests
a place to sleep
a place to store food
