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WorksheetsBrit Lit Unit 1 Vocab
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which sentence demonstrates the correct usage of "dominion"?
She had complete dominion over the corporate department's decisions
The dominion was served for dinner last night
They dominion through the park every morning
He used dominion to paint the walls
In the context of politics, what does "incumbent" typically refer to?
A person running for office for the first time
A person currently holding political office
A person who lost the previous election
A person who manages campaign finances
Which word is most similar in meaning to "redress"?
Dress again
Decorate
Remedy
Redirect
"Usurp" most closely means to:
Create something new
Take power or authority by force
Negotiate peacefully
Surrender control
The word "guile" is best described as:
Honest behavior
Craftiness and cunning deceit
Physical strength
Musical talent
In military terms, what does "garrison" refer to?
A type of weapon
A military strategy
Troops stationed in a fortress
A military rank
"Beseech" is most similar in meaning to:
Command forcefully
Whisper quietly
Ask earnestly
Speak casually
The "zenith" of something refers to its:
Lowest point
Middle stage
Beginning phase
Highest point
When someone "acquiesces," they:
Accept something reluctantly
Fight against something
Create something new
Destroy something
Which sentence uses "quarrel" correctly?
She quarrel the beautiful painting
They quarreled over the inheritance
He quarrel through the window
We quarrel the dinner quickly
A person might seek "redress" when:
They need new clothing
They want to paint their house
They've suffered an injustice
They're planning a vacation
ask (someone) urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat
(a)
the time at which something is most powerful or successful
(a)
take (a position of power or importance) unlawfully or by force
(a)
accept something without protest
(a)
Which sentence demonstrates the correct usage of "guile"?
The guile fox tricked the lazy dog.
I guiled him to reconsider skipping the event.
The salesman relies on a combination of quick thinking and guile.
It was guile to see the King today as war was approaching.
What part of speech is "garrison"?
noun
adjective
adverb
verb
What part of speech is "incumbent"?
noun
verb
adjective
adverb
What part of speech is "acquiesce"?
noun
verb
adjective
adverb
What part of speech is "zenith"?
verb
adverb
adjective
noun
