WorksheetsUnderstanding Vocabulary in Context
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which of the following is the best definition of the word candid as used in the sentence below?
"The journalist's candid interview revealed many details about the actor's private life."
Secretive
Ambitious
Formal
Honest
The word ephemeral is used in the following sentence:
"The beauty of the sunrise was ephemeral, lasting only a few moments."
Based on the sentence, what does ephemeral most likely mean?
Permanent
Artificial
Momentary
Predictable
Using a dictionary, which of the following definitions of the word forge best fits this sentence?
"The company worked hard to forge new partnerships with local businesses."
To counterfeit
To create or form
To shape metal by heating
To move ahead slowly and steadily
The prefix "anti-" in the word antidote suggests its meaning is:
Opposite of
Within
Before
Same as
Which of the following sentences uses the word articulate as a verb?
Her articulate speech won her the competition.
The sculpture was an articulate piece of modern art.
The teacher was very articulate in her explanation of the topic.
He struggled to articulate his thoughts during the debate.
What is the meaning of the word malnourished, based on its prefix and root?
Lacking proper nutrition
Being highly active
Being highly active
Experiencing growth
Based on the sentence below, which is the best synonym for the word detrimental?
"Smoking can have detrimental effects on one's health."
Favorable
Positive
Beneficial
Harmful
In which sentence is elaborate used as an adjective?
Please elaborate on the main idea of the story.
He decided to elaborate the plan for the project.
The students were asked to elaborate on their answers.
The chef designed an elaborate wedding cake with intricate details.
Which meaning of the word sanction is used in the sentence below?
"The government decided to sanction the new educational policy."
To approve or authorize
To penalize
A penalty for disobeying a law
A provision in a law
What type of reference material would you use to find the pronunciation of the word quixotic?
Thesaurus
Atlas
Encyclopedia
Dictionary
The context clues in the sentence suggest what about the word vigilant?
"During the hike, the guide remained vigilant, watching for signs of danger."
Distracted
Relaxed
Alert
Confident
The suffix "-ology" in the word biology indicates:
The study of something
A place or location
A process of movement
A type of organism
Which resource would provide synonyms for the word benevolent?
Dictionary
Glossary
Thesaurus
Index
What does the word unprecedented mean in the sentence below?
"The team's victory was unprecedented, as they had never won a championship before."
Common
Never done before
Predictable
Unimportant
Based on the context, what does the word alleviate most likely mean in the sentence below?
"The doctor gave her medicine to alleviate the pain in her back."
Ignore
Relieve
Worsen
Increase
In the club, Robert talked about foreign cities and dangerous assignments, but in reality his daily life was pedestrian: shuffling papers in a cubicle of a government office from 9 to 5 with half an hour for a tuna fish sandwich, time off for federal holidays, and two weeks annual vacation to spend in his own backyard.
ordinary
foot-loose
mobile
ambulatory
