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U3 Wks 1 and 2 Task Cards

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Kurt was entranced and fascinated by the

singer’s beautiful voice.

The word entranced means:

a)

captivated

b)

disgusted

c)

bored

d)

a way in

2.

My father hailed a cab by standing on the curb

and raising his hand.

The word hailed means

a)

rained

b)

signaled

c)

honored

d)

whispered

3.

The police were alerted to a break-in when they

heard the alarm going off.

The word alerted means

a)

startled

b)

suspected

c)

worried

d)

played

4.

We had to prepare for our presentation by

practicing until we felt confident in giving it.

The word prepare means

a)

to forget

b)

to get ready

c)

to be sleepy

d)

to let go

5.

Shawn used invisible ink to write the letter to his

friend.

The word invisible means

a)

not seen

b)

to inspect

c)

to be absent

d)

to be liked

6.

Unlike my twin brother’s youthful behavior, I

always made sure to act mature at dinner.

The word mature means

a)

simple

b)

an adult

c)

smart

d)

childish

7.

I requested four books from the library, so that

I could take them with me on my vacation.

The word requested means

a)

to call a friend

b)

to ask for something

c)

to question

d)

to be played

8.

Shelia coaxed and tempted the lost kitten out

from the bushes with some cat treats.

The word coaxed means:

a)

to ask

b)

to not care

c)

to turn away

d)

to persuade

9.

The horse was in distress after it hurt its ankle

jumping over the rocks.

The word distress means

a)

old

b)

pain

c)

delight

d)

happiness

10.

The towel absorbed all the water that had been

spilled on the floor.

The word absorbed means

a)

stop

b)

add liquid

c)

soak up

d)

lay down

11.

Ruby felt terror, or intense fear, while she walked

through the haunted house.

The word terror means

a)

intense fear

b)

joy

c)

sad

d)

scared

12.

Simon asked his mom if he could have a variety

of cookies to serve at his party.

The word variety means

a)

one

b)

certain type

c)

assortment

d)

selective

13.

One of Eric's favorite pastimes is playing video

games on the weekend.

The word pastimes means

a)

hobbies

b)

profession

c)

work

d)

tasks

14.

Sidnie looked so elegant in her beautiful, blue

evening gown.

The word elegant means

a)

graceful

b)

plain

c)

green

d)

selective

15.

Even though it was a brief and temporary truce,

Cara was glad she made it with her brother.

The word brief means:

a)

long

b)

lost

c)

short

d)

permanent

16.

Isaac’s cleverness allowed him to always out-

think his opponents in chess.

The word cleverness means

a)

to be smart

b)

to be fast

c)

to be slow

d)

to be happy

17.

The solution to our problem was quickly resolved

when the coach stepped in to help us.

The word solution means

a)

answer

b)

mix

c)

problem

d)

think

18.

While we frequently read mystery books in our

club, it was rare for us to read fantasy ones.

The word rare means:

a)

seen

b)

normal

c)

unusual

d)

boring

19.

The scientist gradually, or steadily, added liquid to

the beaker, so that it wouldn’t explode.

The word gradually means

a)

steadily

b)

quickly

c)

poured

d)

washed