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WorksheetsWordly Wise 6 Lessons 1-10 Quiz Extravaganza
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
To declare that you believe something is to
insist that you don’t believe it.
suggest that you might believe it.
make known that you believe it.
lie that you do believe it.
The speaker’s lofty attitude made it clear that
she was well informed.
she was standing on a platform.
she believed in what she was saying.
she felt herself superior to her audience.
When Brian exhibited his knowledge, he
showed his knowledge in public.
made good use of his knowledge.
doubted his knowledge.
put on a show in a gallery.
To be persecuted is to be
arrested.
taken to court.
treated cruelly.
chased.
Which of the following might have a clasp?
a safe
a refrigerator door
a bracelet
a scarf
An immigrant is someone who
is staying in his or her homeland.
travels often to other countries.
travels in a wagon train.
is coming into a new country.
What do the contributors to a magazine do?
review the magazine
supply stories to be printed in the magazine
buy copies of the magazine
sell the magazine in their stores
The mayor is most likely to unveil
a new park.
a new law.
a new statue.
a new window.
A pedestal is most likely to hold
a small pig.
a feast.
a bicycle.
a vase.
The committee wrote a declaration of purpose. Declaration means
plan.
public statement.
description.
argument for.
Which is likely to hold the most appeal for a teacher?
a relaxed vacation
a shortage of textbooks
an extra course to teach
committee work
What could ferry two or three people?
an automobile
a helicopter
a rowboat
a buggy
Who might wear an expression of triumph?
the winner of a spelling bee
a diner in a restaurant
a criminal being sent to jail
someone in an earthquake
To have custody of someone is to
send that person gifts.
give part-time care to that person.
act as that person’s guardian.
be related to that person.
Farragut led the campaign to seize New Orleans. This means that he
was trying to capture the most votes.
headed the military moves to capture the city.
was in charge of the plan to replace its mayor.
marched at the head of an angry mob.
To extend human life would be to
study it thoroughly.
value it highly.
understand it well.
make it longer.
When can you expect a legal verdict?
when you apply for a driver’s license
when you run a red light
when you reach the end of a trial
when you receive a speeding ticket
A violation of your civil rights is
an explanation of the rights you have.
an action that denies you your legal rights.
a questioning of your rights.
a temporary limitation of your rights.
When Octavian returned to Rome in triumph, he had just
had a long rest on his country estate.
come to ask for more money.
conquered Rome’s enemies.
bought a new chariot.
The male lions had to be segregated so they did not fight. Segregated means
fed often.
drugged.
kept apart.
carefully introduced to one another.
The supreme representative of the American people is
the average family.
a court justice.
a state senator.
the president of the United States.
Who is most likely to take someone into custody?
a nurse
the manager of a bank
a police officer
a teacher
Which is most likely to have an arid climate?
a sea coast
a northern rainforest
a desert
a port town
If a country has an abundance of natural resources, it has
no resources.
plenty of resources.
a shortage of resources.
unknown resources.
Which of the following has a distinct smell?
fish
water
paper
salt
The geese found sanctuary in the park. Sanctuary means
food.
nesting materials.
rivers and ponds.
protection.
Where is an animal most likely to graze?
in a dense forest
in a pasture
on top of a mountain
in a barn
A region’s terrain is its
social history.
government.
surface features.
river system.
Which is most likely to appear squalid?
a palace
an office
an alleyway
a library
The opera production was splendid. This means that it
lasted a long time.
inspired arguments.
took place in a huge theater.
impressed the audience.
A peninsula is a piece of land almost completely surrounded by
mountains.
water.
canyons.
clouds.
The room most likely to have high humidity is
the bathroom.
the living room.
the bedroom.
the dining room.
Which of these things would you be likely to inflate?
a magazine
a baseball
a tire
a frog
Small mammals attain adulthood quickly. Attain means
pass through.
comprehend.
reach.
pursue.
One kind of buffet is
a piece of furniture for displaying dinnerware.
a strong breeze.
a collection of recipes.
a family celebration.
What pollutes the air?
mist
clouds
smoke
blizzards
Where might you be if you were aloft?
on a sled
in a plane
in a fast car
in a submarine
Caution is to jeopardy as
information is to knowledge.
safety is to education.
memory is to forgetfulness.
exercise is to poor health.
Which of the following can hover?
a rocket
a train
a helicopter
a tennis ball
Panthers are elusive animals. This means that they are
aggressive.
hard to find or spot.
unstudied.
night hunters.
To attain something is to
achieve it.
catch it.
make good use of it.
understand it.
The novel evolved in the 1700s. This means that it
was like modern novels right from the first.
slowly developed and changed during the 1700s.
disappeared in the 1700s due to lack of interest.
declined in the 1700s and was not revived for a while.
To improve your posture, you should
study longer hours.
spend more time practicing.
sit up straight.
cut junk foods out of your diet.
What might stifle someone?
a hilarious remark
a solemn occasion
a simple task
a harmful gas
A versatile writer might produce
grim poetry.
essays, novels, and poetry.
one novel every five years.
two novels a year.
Which of the following is most likely to be inscribed?
a wedding ring
tissue paper
crayons
a newspaper
The director attired the actors appropriately. Attired means
gazed at.
criticized.
dressed.
scrubbed.
Does Mark Twain’s writing eclipse Louisa May Alcott’s? Eclipse means
seem like.
outdo.
influence.
mimic.
They postured as wealthy people. This means that they
were naturally arrogant.
had become rich late in life.
weren’t wealthy but pretended to be.
posed for a lot of pictures.
Evolution is
the study of Earth’s history.
the study of the movement of planets.
a sudden change of present conditions.
the long, slow process of change.
To hatch a plan is to
oppose it.
come up with it.
examine it.
criticize it.
Which of the following is a fiber?
glue
fish scales
silk
flower petals
What can a transfer be used for?
to keep track of the time
to book a seat on an airplane
to get into a museum
to change from one bus to another
That bench can function as a storage unit. This means that
it has more than one use.
you should not sit on it.
it can only be used for storage.
it is part of a two-piece set.
Erica motioned to us to come in. Motioned means
whispered.
said in a loud voice.
gave a hand signal.
permitted.
Which of the following might be shed on something?
liquid
light
clouds
gases
Austin asked his company for a transfer to Oregon. He requested
a new job there.
a special phone line.
a shipping order.
a plane ticket.
What might someone do with a hatch?
cook it
live under it
climb through it
feed animals with it
Humans have fibers in their
bones.
muscles.
fingernails.
blood.
To dissolve a company is to
break it up and shut it down.
fund it.
reorganize it.
start it up.
Early bargain-hunters stampeded through the shop doors. The shoppers
brought their pets into the store.
rushed inside in a wild group.
entered in a line.
stomped their feet as they entered.
An example of punctuation is
a flat tire.
a prompt answer.
a comma.
a wound.
My grandfather is called a veteran because he
gives health care to animals.
is quite old.
fought in the Korean War.
has had an adventurous life.
A person who is realistic is likely to
expect the worst.
never make plans.
hope for the best.
consider the cost of things.
Ron lost his jacket during the brawl. This means he lost it
during a heavy storm.
while he was fighting.
while moving in a crowd.
while chasing his dog.
I have a casual job babysitting for the Garcias. This means that I
babysit for them once in a while.
babysit for them every weekend.
don’t dress up when I go to their house.
don’t play with the children while I’m working.
A speaker might punctuate her remarks with
long words.
breathing.
gestures.
an entertaining style.
Which activity would most people consider monotonous?
playing soccer
watching an adventure movie
watching a dryer go around
eating in a restaurant
The place where the race originated is
the place you send your registration form.
the city where the race takes place.
the finish line.
the starting point.
The aloe plant may soothe burns. This means that it
makes burns sting more.
may make the burns less painful.
often causes burns.
may make the burns heal more slowly.
The expedition assembled in Cairo. Expedition means
a collection of supplies for a journey.
transportation for a long trip.
a site where travelers camp.
a group of explorers or soldiers.
Which of the following would be called an expanse?
a flower garden
a drought
the surface of the ocean
a skyscraper
An inept compliment is likely to
thrill the person getting the compliment.
embarrass the person getting the compliment.
be written rather than spoken.
be very imaginative.
A traveler might be accompanied by
a friend.
a travel agency.
a hotel.
his or her workplace.
Alyssa supplemented her dinner with
a good book.
a bedtime snack.
a short nap.
cleaning up the kitchen.
Someone in captivity is most likely to dream of
earning more money.
doing heroic deeds.
making new friends.
being set free.
I couldn’t interpret his expression. Interpret means
figure out the meaning of.
bear to look at.
forget.
mimic exactly.
The chimp was trained to retrieve a ball. The chimp would
throw the ball at a basketball hoop.
make a sign for the word ball.
bring back the ball you had just thrown.
hide the ball under a piece of furniture.
The cats skirmished and then ran. Skirmished means
ate quickly.
jumped outside.
jumped up.
had a short fight.
When Alaska was a territory and not a state, it was
an independent country.
governed by the United States.
able to elect its own president.
part of the state of Washington.
The necklace was an extravagance. An extravagance is
a purchase you can't afford.
an item that does not meet a basic need.
an item that is beautifully made.
an item you have been saving for.
Peril is involved in pearl diving. Peril means
skillfulness.
bravery.
danger.
control.
The lost hiker drew on all his resources. Resources are
savings in the bank.
water and minerals.
skills at dealing with problems.
family and friends.
A substitute pitcher is someone who is
not as good as the regular pitcher.
filling in for the regular pitcher.
better than the regular pitcher.
on the opposite team.
Perpetual is to time as
calendar is to clock.
day is to minute.
endless is to space.
brief is to hour.
What could aggravate a headache?
lying down in the dark
taking an aspirin
riding a noisy bus
closing a window
A frugal person is likely to
spend money carelessly.
be a good cook.
have no friends.
reuse paper bags.
Justin sustained a strained back. Sustained means
convalesced from.
suffered from.
got treatment for.
caused.
What could imperil pedestrians?
a skateboarder on the sidewalk
an interesting shop window
a crosswalk
a bus stop
It was vital that they find shelter. Vital means
likely.
very important.
impossible.
certain.
Budget is to time as
work is to money.
conserve is to energy.
bungle is to mistake.
consume is to gorge.
The captain briefed the soldiers. This means that he
gave them orders.
took them to court.
questioned them.
criticized them.
The law is not yet effective. This means that it
has not been proposed.
is too weak to be useful.
is frequently disobeyed.
is not yet being enforced.
The old king was bankrupt of morals. This means that he
had done too many moral acts.
no longer noticed what others did.
had no morals left.
had nothing left to say on the subject.
A competition ends when
it runs out of money.
someone wins.
everyone goes home.
everyone loses interest.
High rents gripe local citizens. Gripe means
separate.
inflict.
irritate.
enrich.
Which of the following is likely to be brisk?
a heavy coat
a plate of pancakes
a pet parrot
an autumn wind
A lawyer’s brief is similar to
a summary.
a taunt.
a challenge.
an extract.
Anticipating rain, she took an umbrella. This means that she
was eagerly looking forward to rain.
disliked rain.
expected rain and prepared for it.
always knew when it was going to rain.
The effects of the storm were still unknown. Effects are
the main features of something.
the expanses it covered.
important details.
results.
