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Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
When Cassie forgot to do her final project, she tried to come up with a plausible excuse her teacher would believe and not question.
What does plausible mean as it is used in this sentence?
believeable
impossible
irrational
unreasonable
Although Alonzo is a zealous animal lover and does whatever he can to support animal causes, he does not own any pets since he is allergic.
What does zealous mean as it is used in this sentence?
enthusiastic
happy
indifferent
laid-back
As a young child, the award-winning singer had a proclivity for music so his parents signed him up for lessons and he became a professional at the age of 8.
What does proclivity mean as it is used in this sentence?
approval
ingrained opposition
natural inclination
respect
The students of LJP were not happy with the gradual improvement of Covid-19 cases in the city of Atlanta. They wanted to return to school immediately. What does gradual mean in the sentence?
slow
rapid
no improvement
great
After being online for six months, the students grew impatient with the virtual learning experience. What does impatient mean in this sentence?
excited
unable to wait; restless
antsy
unhappy
Teachers spend countless hours preparing lessons for their students, so they detest when students neglect completing their work. What do the two blue italicized words mean, and what clues in the sentence help you determine their meanings? Please answer in a complete sentence in the space provided below.
After spending an entire day online, students grow weary by the close of the day. What does the italicized word mean?
impatient
energetic
hungry
tired
After dropping his phone in the toilet, KamRon repeatedly pressed and held the power button, but the phone was unresponsive. What does unresponsive mean in the sentence?
not reacting to input
cracked
full of water
overheated
What does the word 'elated' mean in the sentence: 'She was elated when she received the good news'?
A) confused
B) overjoyed
C) angry
D) indifferent
In the sentence 'The detective was able to deduce the suspect's location from the clues left behind,' what does 'deduce' mean?
A) ignore
B) conclude
C) forget
D) hide
Which sentence uses the word 'meticulous' correctly?
A) He was meticulous about his work, often making careless mistakes.
B) She was meticulous in her research, ensuring every detail was correct.
C) The weather was meticulous, changing every hour.
D) The food was meticulous, lacking flavor.
What is the meaning of 'ambiguous' in the sentence: 'The instructions were ambiguous, leading to confusion among the students'?
A) clear
B) vague
C) simple
D) direct
In the context of the sentence 'The artist's work was an amalgamation of various styles,' what does 'amalgamation' mean?
A) separation
B) combination
C) destruction
D) imitation
Choose the correct meaning of 'resilient' in the sentence: 'Despite the challenges, she remained resilient and continued to pursue her goals.'
A) fragile
B) persistent
C) lazy
D) indifferent
What does 'scrutinize' mean in the sentence: 'The editor had to scrutinize the manuscript for any errors before publication'?
A) glance
B) ignore
C) examine closely
D) rewrite
