WorksheetsContemporary Literature Quiz
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Is the word used correctly: The legitimate curtains hung in the window, swaying slightly in the breeze.
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Is the word used correctly: The politician's constant equivocation frustrated the audience.
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Is the word used correctly: The church became a compunction for those seeking refuge.
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Is the word used correctly: A brawl broke out at the bar after a heated argument.
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Is the word used correctly: She looked at him with pure stunned.
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Is the word used correctly: She let out a sharp grapple when she saw the accident.
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Is the word used correctly: His pompous attitude alienated his colleagues.
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Is the word used correctly: His futile to the situation was maddening.
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Is the word used correctly: The plan seemed conceivable, though risky.
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Is the word used correctly: Her articulation of complex ideas was impressive.
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What does "tattered" mean?
New
Shabby
Sturdy
Strong
Which word means "strong and solid"?
Grubby
Lethargic
Sturdy
Feeble
To "disconcert" someone is to:
Calm them
Confuse them
Praise them
Encourage them
An "importunate" person is someone who is:
Quiet
Demanding
Caring
Rude
What does it mean to "alienate" someone?
Include them
Befriend them
Distance them
Support them
Lethargy is a feeling of:
Excitement
Drowsiness
Anger
Focus
If something is "elusive," it is:
Easy to find
Difficult to catch
Obvious
Tangible
Which word means "dirty and grimy"?
Grubby
Vehement
Sturdy
Exalted
A "ruffian" is a:
Scholar
Troublemaker
Diplomat
Hero
To "sprawl" means to:
Stand upright
Sit neatly
Spread out carelessly
Run quickly
A "dreary" day is likely to be:
Exciting
Gloomy
Warm
Fun
Which word means unclear or lacking definition?
Vague
Subtly
Firm
Eminent
A "sanctuary" is a place of:
Danger
Safety
Confusion
Celebration
A sycophantic person tends to be:
Honest
Flattering
Harsh
Hostile
Phlegmatic people are typically:
Enthusiastic
Calm
Aggressive
Confused
Someone who is "timid" is:
Confident
Shy
Rude
Bold
If someone has a "hoarse" voice, their voice is:
Soft and clear
Rough and strained
Melodious
Loud
To "contort" means to:
Relax
Bend or twist
Sit straight
Ignore
A "tug" is a:
Strong push
Gentle pull
Hard pull
Quick slap
The sound of "clatter" is typically:
Silent
Loud and noisy
Soft
Rhyme
Eminent people are:
Unknown
Famous and respected
Lazy
Timid
Exalted refers to:
Praised
Contempt
Lowly
Discarded
If something is done "subtly," it is done:
Abruptly
Clearly
Slightly or delicately
Loudly
A "brawl" is a:
Serious discussion
Loud fight
Friendly chat
Calm negotiation
"Squeamish" people are easily:
Pleased
Upset or disgusted
Entertained
Distracted
Someone "ruthless" shows:
No mercy
Compassion
Respect
Empathy
If you "despise" something, you:
Love it
Hate it
Admire it
Enjoy it
"Contempt" is best defined as:
Admiration
Respect
Scorn or disdain
Compassion
Something described as "frail" is:
Strong
Delicate
Sturdy
Expensive
"Outrage" refers to:
Mild annoyance
Strong anger
Calm understanding
Sorrow
A feeling of "dread" is characterized by:
Joy
Fear
Confidence
Curiosity
"Hostility" refers to:
Kindness
Hatred or aggression
Cooperation
Friendship
A "vicious" person is likely to be:
Kind
Aggressively cruel
Friendly
Helpful
An "affliction" is a:
Happiness
Disease or suffering
Reward
Success
"Feeble" refers to someone who is:
Strong
Weak
Fast
Bold
If you "endure" something, you:
Give up on it
Survive through it
Reject it
Ignore it
A "purgative" is something that:
Cleanses or removes impurities
Causes discomfort
Stains surfaces
Provides nourishment
"Probation" is a period of:
Celebration
Trial or testing
Rest
Confidence
If something grows "exponentially," it is growing:
Slowly
Rapidly and by increasing factors
Gradually
Not at all
To be "throttled" means to be:
Comforted
Strangled or suppressed
Praised
Ignored
