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Sound of Thunder Vocabulary

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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1.

What is the meaning of the word 'annihilate' as used in 'A Sound of Thunder'?

a)

To create

b)

To destroy completely

c)

To make noise

d)

To build

2.

In the context of 'A Sound of Thunder', what does the word 'expendable' mean?

a)

Necessary

b)

Replaceable

c)

Expensive

d)

Valuable

3.

Which word best describes the mood created by the word 'tremor' in 'A Sound of Thunder'?

a)

Calm

b)

Excitement

c)

Fear

d)

Joy

4.

What is the synonym of 'paradox' as used in 'A Sound of Thunder'?

a)

Contradiction

b)

Solution

c)

Mystery

d)

Explanation

5.

In 'A Sound of Thunder', what does the word 'resilient' mean?

a)

Flexible

b)

Weak

c)

Rigid

d)

Fragile

6.

What part of speech is the word 'undulate' in the sentence: 'The ground seemed to undulate beneath them'?

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

7.

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'infinitesimal' correctly?

a)

The infinitesimal elephant roamed the savannah.

b)

He made an infinitesimal mistake that went unnoticed.

c)

The infinitesimal building towered over the city.

d)

She felt infinitesimal joy at the news.

8.

What does the word 'primeval' suggest about the setting in 'A Sound of Thunder'?

a)

Modern

b)

Ancient

c)

Futuristic

d)

Urban

9.

In 'A Sound of Thunder', what is the effect of using the word 'subliminal'?

a)

It suggests something is obvious.

b)

It implies something is below the level of consciousness.

c)

It indicates something is loud.

d)

It means something is colorful.

10.

Which word from 'A Sound of Thunder' means 'to move in waves'?

a)

Stagnate

b)

Undulate

c)

Reside

d)

Oscillate

11.

What is the antonym of 'correlate' as used in 'A Sound of Thunder'?

a)

Connect

b)

Associate

c)

Separate

d)

Link

12.

In 'A Sound of Thunder', what does the word 'annihilation' imply about the consequences of the characters' actions?

a)

Creation

b)

Destruction

c)

Improvement

d)

Stagnation

13.

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'expendable'?

a)

The expendable resources were crucial for survival.

b)

He considered the old tools expendable and threw them away.

c)

The expendable treasure was guarded closely.

d)

She treated her friends as expendable, always keeping them close.

14.

What does the word 'paradox' reveal about the theme in 'A Sound of Thunder'?

a)

It highlights the simplicity of time travel.

b)

It shows the complexity and contradictions in time travel.

c)

It suggests time travel is straightforward.

d)

It indicates time travel is impossible.

15.

In 'A Sound of Thunder', how does the author use the word 'resilient' to describe the environment?

a)

To show its fragility

b)

To highlight its strength and adaptability

c)

To indicate its weakness

d)

To emphasize its beauty