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Reading Vocabulary

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A deceptive, misleading, or false notion, belief

a)

fallacy

b)

panorama

c)

authority

d)

accord

2.

As soon as Julian realized he was lost, he became flustered.


Based on context clues, the underlined word most likely means:

a)

hot in bodily temperature

b)

put into a state of agitated confusion

c)

itchy; needing to scratch

d)

put into a state of euphoric happiness

3.

The girl advocated for her friend when other kids started laughing at her.


In this sentence, advocated most likely means:

a)

To stand up for

b)

To look at

c)

To teach

d)

To add

4.

The businessman was deceptive as he took money away from his customers.


In this sentence, deceptive most likely means:

a)

Receiving

b)

To be funny or comical

c)

A type of robot

d)

Tending to deceive or be misleading

5.

The people of third-world countries are sometimes gaunt because they go days, even weeks without food.


In this sentence, gaunt most likely means:

a)

A type of torture device

b)

A type of fruit

c)

Thin and weak

d)

A type of game

6.

Using language easily and fluently

a)

antic

b)

agile

c)

articulate

d)

allot

7.

The subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic

a)

Resolution

b)

Character

c)

Setting

d)

Theme

8.

Very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement.

a)

bizzare

b)

balmy

c)

banter

d)

barter

9.

Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.


Example: He was a formidable opponent.

a)

principal

b)

feasible

c)

formidable

d)

unlikely

10.

As he walked into the castle, he saw drapes cloaked in gold, and ornate masks that looked nothing like faces. It was a mysterious place, and he knew he was definitely far from home.


Based on context clues, ornate must mean:

a)

unable to think clearly; confused

b)

made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns

c)

practical and realistic

d)

a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy