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Sadlier Units 7-8 Vocabulary Quiz Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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1.

Which sentence demonstrates the correct usage of "jovial"?

a)

The jovial grandfather always had a smile and a joke ready for his grandchildren.

b)

The jovial weather caused severe damage to the coastal areas.

c)

She used a jovial knife to cut the vegetables.

d)

The jovial computer needed repairs.

2.

In which sentence is "template" used correctly?

a)

He template his sandwich for lunch.

b)

The designer used a template to create consistent layouts for all the websites.

c)

The birds template south for the winter.

d)

She template her hair before going to bed.

3.

What does "minimum" mean in this sentence: "The minimum age requirement for the ride is 12 years old."?

a)

Maximum allowed

b)

Average needed

c)

Least required

d)

Recommended amount

4.

Which example best shows the meaning of "innovation"?

a)

A. A broken pencil

b)

B. A traditional recipe passed down for generations

c)

C. A new technology that solves an old problem

d)

D. A copy of an existing painting

5.

How is "nimble" best described?

a)

Slow and steady

b)

Quick and agile

c)

Heavy and strong

d)

Lazy and tired

6.

What does being in "arrears" mean?

a)

Being ahead in payments

b)

Being on time with payments

c)

Being behind in payments

d)

Being exempt from payments

7.

Which sentence correctly uses "onset"?

a)

She onset the table with plates and cups.

b)

The onset of winter brought cold temperatures and snow.

8.

"Affluence" is best described as:

a)

Poverty or lack of resources

b)

Abundance of wealth and prosperity

c)

Physical illness

d)

Musical talent

9.

What does "illicit" mean?

a)

Legal and permitted

b)

Bright and illuminated

c)

Forbidden or unlawful

d)

Educational and informative

10.

Which sentence uses "taut" correctly?

a)

The rope was pulled taut across the ravine.

b)

She taut her sister how to ride a bike.

c)

The taut cake was delicious.

d)

He was taut about his vacation plans.

11.

"Manacled" means:

a)

Released or freed

b)

Decorated beautifully

c)

Restrained with handcuffs or chains

d)

Painted carefully

12.

Which sentence shows the correct use of "dissect"?

a)

The students dissect their lunch quickly.

b)

She will dissect the flower to study its parts.

c)

They dissect to the party late.

d)

He dissect the song on the radio.

13.

What does it mean to "scour"?

a)

To sleep deeply

b)

To search thoroughly

c)

To paint lightly

d)

To walk slowly

14.

Which sentence uses "relish" correctly?

a)

A. She relish the book on the shelf.

b)

B. They relish through the mall.

15.

"Pathetic" most closely means:

a)

Strong and powerful

b)

Pitiful and inadequate

c)

Happy and joyful

d)

Fast and efficient

16.

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of "writhe"?

a)

She writhe the letter to her friend.

b)

The snake began to writhe on the ground.

c)

They writhe the painting on the wall.

d)

He writhe his homework carefully.

17.

A "culprit" is:

a)

A. A type of dessert

b)

B. A person responsible for a crime or wrongdoing

c)

C. A musical instrument

d)

D. A weather condition

18.

What does "quash" mean?

a)

To create or build

b)

To celebrate enthusiastically

c)

To reject or put an end to

d)

To paint or draw

19.

Which sentence shows the best context for "nimble"?

a)

The elephant was very nimble and graceful.

b)

The rock was nimble and smooth.

c)

The gymnast's nimble movements impressed the judges.

d)

The tree was nimble and tall.

20.

"Arrears" is best used in which context?

a)

Describing someone's appearance

b)

Talking about financial payments that are overdue

c)

Discussing weather conditions

d)

Explaining cooking instructions