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Romeo and Juliet - Act I Vocabulary

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the word "augment"?

a)

To decrease

b)

To make greater or supplement

c)

To ignore

d)

To destroy

2.

Which of the following words describes someone who is courageous?

a)

Boisterous

b)

Valiant

c)

Pernicious

d)

Profane

3.

Identify the word that means "very destructive or harmful."

a)

Portentous

b)

Prodigious

c)

Pernicious

d)

Choler

4.

Which word is used to describe a sign, forewarning, or omen?

a)

Posterity

b)

Portentous

c)

Virtuous

d)

Augment

5.

What does the word "posterity" refer to?

a)

Past generations

b)

Present generation

c)

Future generations

d)

Sacred things

6.

Which word means "showing contempt toward sacred things"?

a)

Profane

b)

Valiant

c)

Boisterous

d)

Choler

7.

What is the meaning of the word "choler"?

a)

Happiness

b)

Anger, irritability

c)

Courage

d)

Calmness

8.

Which word describes someone with excellent morals?

a)

Prodigious

b)

Virtuous

c)

Pernicious

d)

Profane

9.

What does the word "prodigious" mean?

a)

Ordinary

b)

Extraordinary, marvelous

c)

Harmful

d)

Rowdy

10.

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

a)

The boisterous crowd cheered loudly at the concert.

b)

The boisterous monk meditated in silence.

c)

The boisterous librarian whispered to the students.

d)

The boisterous cat slept quietly on the couch.

11.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "valiant."

a)

The valiant knight ran away from the battle.

b)

The valiant student refused to study for the exam.

c)

The valiant firefighter saved the child from the burning building.

d)

The valiant dog hid under the bed during the storm.

12.

Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "pernicious."

a)

The pernicious flower bloomed beautifully in the garden.

b)

The pernicious rumor spread quickly and caused harm.

c)

The pernicious kitten played gently with the yarn.

d)

The pernicious breeze cooled the hot summer day.

13.

Which sentence uses the word "portentous" correctly?

a)

The portentous weather was perfect for a picnic.

b)

The portentous sign warned of the coming storm.

c)

The portentous child laughed joyfully.

d)

The portentous music was soothing and calm.

14.

Identify the sentence that uses "profane" correctly.

a)

The profane ceremony was deeply spiritual.

b)

The profane language was inappropriate in the sacred place.

c)

The profane artwork was admired by all.

d)

The profane book was a religious text.

15.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "prodigious."

a)

The prodigious athlete broke several world records.

b)

The prodigious meal was small and unsatisfying.

c)

The prodigious storm was mild and uneventful.

d)

The prodigious student failed all his exams.