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W.O.W. Quiz # 9-12

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of "deference"?

a)

Disrespect and contempt

b)

Respect and esteem to a superior or elder

c)

Indifference and apathy

d)

Anger and frustration

2.

In the sentence "Her relatives treat one another with deference," what does "deference" imply?

a)

They argue frequently.

b)

They show respect to each other.

c)

They ignore each other.

d)

They compete with each other.

3.

In the example sentence, what does the old man deprecate?

a)

Movies

b)

Books

c)

TV sitcoms

d)

Music

4.

What is an antonym for "devious"?

a)

Sly

b)

Honest

c)

Tricky

d)

Cunning

5.

How did the poet's work change after his religious conversion according to the text?

a)

It became more entertaining

b)

It became more didactic

c)

It became less structured

d)

It became more humorous

6.

Which of the following is an antonym for "didactic" as mentioned in the text?

a)

Academic

b)

Enlightening

c)

Unenlightening

d)

Informative

7.

What part of speech is the word "disparage"?

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

8.

What is an antonym for "disparage"?

a)

Criticize

b)

Ignore

c)

Admire

d)

Dismiss

9.

What part of speech is the word "dissonance"?

a)

Verb

b)

Adjective

c)

Noun

d)

Adverb

10.

What part of speech is the word "edifice"?

a)

Verb

b)

Adjective

c)

Noun

d)

Adverb

11.

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

a)

Flat

b)

Frothy

c)

Calm

d)

Dull

12.

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

a)

Bubbly

b)

Lively

c)

Flat

d)

Spirited

13.

What part of speech is the word "equivocal"?

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

14.

If a report is "erroneous," what is it likely to contain?

a)

Accurate data

b)

Errors

c)

Verified facts

d)

Substantiated claims

15.

Which of the following sentences uses the word "formidable" correctly?

a)

The cake was a formidable dessert.

b)

The mountains were a formidable barrier.

c)

The kitten was a formidable pet.

d)

The music was a formidable tune.