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The Pedestrian Vocabulary

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

a person who is cocky and brags a lot

a)

murmur

b)

candid

c)

braggart

2.

being very obvious

a)

blatant

b)

keenly

c)

ebbing

d)

peer

3.

walk with long, decisive steps in a specific direction

a)

stride

b)

jockeying

c)

entranced

d)

ebbing

4.

barely perceptible/ barely seen

a)

peer

b)

jockeying

c)

faint

d)

halted

5.

appear; become evident or show; reveal

a)

manifest

b)

regressive

c)

antiseptic

d)

atmosphere

6.

That girl is so ________; she is constantly looking in the mirror.

a)

Vain

b)

Weary

c)

Problematic

d)

Ramble

7.

He is a very ____ person and always looks at the logical aspects of a situation rather than the emotional ones.

a)

rational

b)

problematic

c)

weary

d)

vain

8.

The situation is quite _____ and will not be easy to solve.

a)

Tedious

b)

Weary

c)

Tangible

d)

Problematic

9.

His _____ directions made it easy to find his house.

a)

Tedious

b)

Rational

c)

Precise

d)

Problematic

10.

What does "ebbing" refer to?

a)

Rising gradually to a peak

b)

Moving away or lessening in intensity

c)

Flowing rapidly without pause

d)

Growing stronger over time

11.

What does "ceaseless" mean?

a)

Occurring infrequently

b)

Never-ending or continuous

c)

Taking place in sudden bursts

d)

Barely noticeable in intensity

12.

What does "manifest" mean?

a)

To conceal from view

b)

To appear suddenly and unexpectedly

c)

To display or show clearly

d)

To transform into something else

13.

What is the meaning of "intermittent"?

a)

Constant and steady

b)

Happening at regular, predictable intervals

c)

Occurring at irregular intervals

d)

Gradual and barely noticeable

14.

What does "stride" mean?

a)

To tiptoe quietly

b)

To walk with long, decisive steps

c)

To wander aimlessly

d)

To sit down abruptly

15.

What does the word 'graveyard' mean?

a)

A place where people gather for celebrations

b)

A place where dead bodies are buried

c)

A location for storing valuable items

d)

A type of food dish

16.

What does 'pedestrian' mean in the context of vocabulary?

a)

A person walking along a road

b)

A type of vehicle

c)

A traffic signal

d)

A road sign

17.

Which word is a synonym for 'pedestrian' when referring to something dull or ordinary?

a)

Exciting

b)

Innovative

c)

Mundane

d)

Unique

18.

In the story 'The Pedestrian,' what is the main character doing?

a)

Driving a car

b)

Walking alone at night

c)

Riding a bicycle

d)

Running a marathon

19.

What is the opposite of 'pedestrian' when describing something as exciting?

a)

Boring

b)

Thrilling

c)

Common

d)

Usual

20.

Which of the following words best describes a 'pedestrian' lifestyle?

a)

Adventurous

b)

Monotonous

c)

Luxurious

d)

Chaotic

21.

What does 'intermittent' mean in the context of 'The Pedestrian'?

a)

Constant

b)

Occasional

c)

Frequent

d)

Rare

22.

In 'The Pedestrian,' what is the setting of the story?

a)

A bustling city

b)

A quiet suburb

c)

A rural village

d)

A crowded market

23.

What literary device is used in 'The Pedestrian' to highlight the isolation of the main character?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Irony

d)

Alliteration

24.

Which word describes the mood of 'The Pedestrian'?

a)

Joyful

b)

Melancholic

c)

Humorous

d)

Romantic

25.

What is the main theme of 'The Pedestrian'?

a)

Technology vs. nature

b)

Love and friendship

c)

War and peace

d)

Wealth and poverty