WorksheetsEsperanza Rising Vocabulary Quiz- Chapters 6 & 7
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does it mean if a door is ajar?
The door is locked.
The door is slightly open.
The door is wide open.
The door is closed tightly.
Elena looked at the broken vase in dismay. What is she feeling?
Relief
Shock and disappointment
Joy and excitement
Confusion
Which sentence best describes something plump?
The baby had round, rosy cheeks.
The room felt empty and cold.
The table was sharp and angular.
The bread was stale and hard.
If someone begins to falter while giving a speech, what are they likely doing?
Speaking clearly and confidently
Hesitating or stumbling over words
Speeding up their pace
Laughing loudly
During the night, the family kept a vigil. What were they doing?
Sleeping peacefully
Staying awake to watch or pray
Going on a long walk
Cleaning the house
To bestow something on someone means to:
Take something from them.
Ignore their accomplishments.
Give them a gift or honor.
Borrow something temporarily.
Which situation involves stagnant water?
A flowing river
A clear, moving stream
A still pond with algae on top
A bubbling fountain
Which of the following is an example of an aroma?
The scent of freshly baked cookies
The sound of birds chirping
The sight of a sunrise
The feel of soft fabric
If someone is ravenous, what might they do?
Skip dinner without a second thought
Eat quickly because they’re very hungry
Offer their food to someone else
Feel tired and go to bed early
Maria reluctantly agreed to join the team. How did she feel?
Eager and excited
Nervous but willing
Unwilling and hesitant
Confident and determined
To summarize a story means to:
Rewrite it in detail.
Share the main points briefly.
Tell it exactly as it is written.
Draw a picture about it.
Which sentence describes a character effectively?
“He ran fast.”
“She was tall, with dark hair and a quiet voice.”
“They went home.”
“The story ended abruptly.”
Which action shows someone keeping a vigil?
Sleeping soundly during the night
Watching over a sick friend late at night
Cooking dinner for the family
Reading a book by the fire
If a house has an aroma of cinnamon, it means:
The house is dirty.
The house smells pleasant.
The house is quiet.
The house is bright.
Someone who is plump might look:
Very thin
Overweight in an unhealthy way
Full and rounded in a healthy way
Tall and muscular
What is most likely to make someone falter?
Receiving unexpected praise
Forgetting their lines during a performance
Winning a big prize
Practicing something regularly
Which situation would leave someone in dismay?
Finding out they won a contest
Losing an important game unexpectedly
Completing a difficult task successfully
Receiving a kind compliment
How might someone reluctantly clean their room?
By rushing through the job with excitement
By complaining but doing it anyway
By starting enthusiastically
By ignoring the mess completely
A pond becomes stagnant when:
It freezes solid in winter.
The water is still and begins to smell bad.
Animals swim in it regularly.
It flows into a larger river.
To bestow a medal on a soldier means to:
Honor them with a gift.
Take something away from them.
Criticize their behavior.
Ask them for a favor.
