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WOD 1-20

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

During a literature class, Collin mentioned a famous novel but didn't name it directly. What does the word allude mean in this context?

a)

To refer indirectly

b)

To argue

c)

To be silent

d)

To create

2.

What is a synonym for enmity?

a)

Friendship

b)

Hostility

c)

Happiness

d)

Confusion

3.

Match the following emotions with their descriptions.

a)

Indignation

1.

A feeling of anger due to something unjust

b)

Joy

2.

A feeling of great pleasure and happiness

c)

Fear

3.

An unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger

d)

Surprise

4.

A feeling of mild astonishment or shock

4.

Match the following words with their meanings.

a)

Cheerful

1.

Happy and optimistic

b)

Sullen

2.

Morose

c)

Energetic

3.

Full of energy

d)

Talkative

4.

Fond of speaking

5.

Match the following words with their definitions.

a)

Polite

1.

Cordial

b)

Abrupt

2.

Brusque

c)

Detailed

3.

Elaborate

d)

Slow

4.

Leisurely

6.

During the debate competition, Leila had to contend with several challenging arguments from the opposing team. What does contend mean in this context?

a)

To agree

b)

To struggle

c)

To ignore

d)

To relax

7.

During the group project, Lucy took an imperious stance, often making decisions without consulting others. What does imperious mean in this context?

a)

Humble

b)

Domineering

c)

Shy

d)

Quiet

8.

The word that means eager to fight is (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Pugnacious
Peaceful
Calm
Indifferent
9.

When Marcus received elaborate praise for his plagiarized project, he felt ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words

Dissatisfied

Anxious

Sullen
Complacent
10.

What is the meaning of "Derision"?

(a)  

Choose from the below words

Respect

Mockery
Joking
Anger
11.

What does "Solemn" mean?

a)

Joyful

b)

Serious

c)

Playful

d)

Casual

12.

Match the following words with their definitions.

a)

Genuine

1.

Authentic and real

b)

Misleading

2.

Appearing true but actually false

c)

Clear

3.

Easy to understand

d)

Honest

4.

Truthful and sincere

13.

During a group project, Matteo noticed that some team members were trying to hinder the group's work. What does "hinder" mean in this context?

a)

To help

b)

To obstruct

c)

To encourage

d)

To conceal

14.

The meaning of "Hiatus" is (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Continuation
Break
Start
End
15.

During a history class, Cate learned about a person who was willing to suffer and even die for their beliefs. What does martyr mean in this context?

a)

Survivor

b)

Sufferer for a cause

c)

Winner

d)

Leader

16.

What is the definition of "Contemptuous"?

a)

Respectful

b)

Scornful

c)

Friendly

d)

Supportive

17.

Tabby's movements were (a)   as he tried to sneak out of the classroom without being noticed.

Choose from the below words
Furtive
Hindered

Honest

Indignant
18.

What is the meaning of "Frenzy"?

a)

Calmness

b)

Wild excitement

c)

Boredom

d)

Silence

19.

During her presentation, Jackson was so enthusiastic that he began to gesticulate to emphasize his points. What was Jackson doing?

a)

Speaking loudly

b)

Moving around the room

c)

Tapping his foot

d)

Making movements with his hands and arms

20.

Someone who is cunning can be described as...

a)

Honest

b)

Deceptive

c)

Sassy

d)

Nervous