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WorksheetsReading Vocabulary Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which of the following is NOT a strategy that you should use to determine the meaning of a word that you don't know?
break the word apart (use word mapping)
try substitution
look for evidence in the text (context clues)
make an inference
draw a picture of the word
If a question asks you to determine the meaning of a specific word, what should you do?
find the word in the text and underline it
read the sentence that the word is in and look for any clues that the author provides
try substituting the answer choices in place of the word in context and see if any of them make sense
guess the meaning of the word using background knowledge only
What is the term for making a conclusion using background knowledge and evidence from the text?
main idea
inference
figurative language
text structure
If a question asks you to give explicit details from the test, what does that mean?
make an inference
use context clues to determine word meaning
identify the point of view
quote evidence from the text
What does the word "impelled" most closely mean?
To discourage
To delay
To drive forward
To ignore
"Expatiating" means:
To speak or write at length
To express sorrow
To shorten
To expel
Which word would best replace "impelled" in the sentence: "The sense of duty impelled him to volunteer for the task."
Hindered
Compelled
Prevented
Discouraged
"Venerable" most closely means:
Deserving respect because of age, wisdom, or character
Easily angered
New and untested
Lacking depth
Many people worried that the affluent background of the mayor prevented him from fully understanding the needs of the poor.
wealthy
uneducated
inexperienced
predetermined
"Eminence" can be used to describe:
A deep valley
A renowned scientist
A type of fabric
A common mistake
Eminence is best defined as:
A period of decline
High status or reputation
A detailed explanation
Genuine behavior
It was obvious by the adept moves of the dancer that she had put in a lifetime of practice.
uncontrolled
skilled
boring
inexperienced
"Venerable" is least likely to describe:
An ancient oak tree in a historic park
A new smartphone model
A respected elder in a community
A historic building
Choose the sentence where "epoch" is used correctly.
The discovery of fire was an epoch in human history.
He felt an epoch after running the marathon.
The garden was full of beautiful epochs.
She decided to epoch her study time.
Choose the sentence where "genial" is used correctly.
The genial of the story was confusing and unclear.
She had a genial personality that made everyone feel welcome.
The weather was too genial for skiing.
He completed the genial task without any effort.
The tasks of television meteorologists involve much more than standing in front of cameras and forecasting the weather. These professionals must collect and digest vast amounts of data, or information, sent to the studio from several sources, including data from weather satellites high above Earth. They take this highly technical data and translate it into intelligible language that viewers can understand and use in their daily lives. Based on word position and function, choose the most relevant meaning of the word digest in sentence 2.
take into the body and break down
believe
say out loud
think over and absorb
In which sentence is "caprice" used incorrectly?
Her caprice led her to buy a ticket to Italy on a whim.
The caprice of the sea makes it a dangerous place.
He admired the caprice in her decorating style.
The caprice of the market can be frustrating for investors.
If a question asks me to choose the quotation that SUPPORTS an inference..... what does support mean?
back up or prove the inference
guess the inference
quote the inference
summarize the inference
What is a QUOTATION? Choose all that apply.
the author's exact words as stated in the text
an inference about what the author meant
details from the text that should be punctuated with quotation marks around them
figurative language
If a question asks you to explain the IMPACT of something, what does IMPACT mean?
the effect or role
the main idea
an inference
the theme
Which of the following strategies is NOT effective for understanding a new vocabulary word?
Using context clues
Breaking the word into parts
Guessing based on word length
Looking up the word in a dictionary
What does the word 'elucidate' most closely mean?
To confuse
To clarify
To hide
To exaggerate
In the sentence, 'The protagonist's journey was arduous,' what does 'arduous' mean?
Easy
Joyful
Difficult
Short
Which sentence uses the word 'benevolent' correctly?
The benevolent king taxed his people heavily.
Her benevolent smile made everyone feel at ease.
He was benevolent in his criticism, sparing no harsh words.
The weather was benevolent, with heavy rain and storms.
What is the main idea of a passage?
A minor detail
The central point or theme
An unrelated fact
A character's name
