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WorksheetsDetermining the Meaning of Unknown Words
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Pete was envious of his brother's new bicycle since he didn't get one.
jealous
confident
comfortable
happy
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't shop bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.
careful
thrifty
careless
wasteful
Jeffery decided to sever his friendship with his rude neighbor.
separate
clean
serve
confirm
Teenagers tend to be belligerent when arguing with their parents.
peaceful
warlike
simple
calm
It has been an extremely brutal summer with very hot temperatures.
harsh
windy
gentle
pleasant
She offered a feeble excuse for her late work and they could tell she wasn't telling the truth.
truthful
excellent
weak
unhealthy
The fifty pound pumpkin was gargantuan in size.
huge
small
average
colorful
The sentence reads: "The new student was timid at first, speaking softly and avoiding eye contact." What does the word timid most likely mean?
Bold and outgoing
Shy and nervous
Confident and assertive
Quiet and lazy
The sentence reads: "The dark, ominous clouds gathered quickly, signaling that a storm was imminent." What does the word ominous most likely mean?
Bright and cheerful
Predicting something bad
Moving rapidly
Indicating confusion
The sentence reads: "The athlete's stamina during the marathon amazed everyone, as she maintained a steady pace without tiring." What does the word stamina most likely mean?
Strength to keep going for a long time
Speed and quickness
Determination to win
Excitement about an event
The sentence reads: "The instructions for assembling the bookshelf were ambiguous, leaving us unsure about which pieces to connect first." What does the word ambiguous most likely mean?
Very easy to understand
Open to more than one interpretation
Clear and precise
Simple and direct
In the story, "Nature's Firefighters," it says: "Strong winds whip flames into firestorms that rip through the combustible plants, threatening lives and costing billions of dollars in damage."
What does the word firestorm mean?
an intense, destructive fire
fire that rains from burning clouds in the sky
a tool for fighting fires
a goat that battles fires
The sentence reads: "The detective's keen observation skills helped him solve the mystery quickly." What does the word keen most likely mean?
A) Dull and slow
B) Sharp and perceptive
C) Uninterested and lazy
D) Confused and unsure
The sentence reads: "The ancient ruins were a testament to the civilization's ingenuity and craftsmanship." What does the word ingenuity most likely mean?
A) Lack of creativity
B) Cleverness and inventiveness
C) Simplicity and plainness
D) Carelessness and neglect
The sentence reads: "Despite the chaos around her, she remained composed and focused on her task." What does the word composed most likely mean?
A) Agitated and nervous
B) Calm and collected
C) Distracted and unfocused
D) Angry and upset
