WorksheetsGrade 8 Unit 5, List 1
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What does the word 'Entrench' mean in the sentence: 'Star’s positive attitude was so entrenched that she considered it a permanent part of her personality'?
Temporary
Deeply rooted
Unimportant
Unclear
Fill in the blank: The tennis tournament ______ anyone who had previously competed at the professional level.
Included
Excluded
Welcomed
Ignored
Which of the following best describes someone who is 'wary'?
Careless
Cautious
Reckless
Unconcerned
Lola’s decision to plan her family’s vacation herself ___ any need for a travel agent.
Cowered
Negated
Entrenched
Dehumanized
Excluded
What word means to cancel out or nullify something?
Exclude
Dehumanize
Negate
Entrench
Cower
Fill in the blank: Aaliyah's poor sleeping habits are _______________ the health benefits of exercise because _______________.
Negating, she stayed up late.
Humanizing, she felt more energetic.
Excluding, she avoided exercise.
Loathing, she disliked running.
What does the word 'Negate' mean?
To affirm.
To deny.
To humanize.
To loathe.
Which word best fits the sentence: 'She felt _______________ by the group's decision to leave her out.'
Excluded
Humanized
Negated
Loathed
The camp director was worried about people feeling _______________ because _______________in all of the games played on field day.
excited; it was a fun event
excluded; it focused on winners and losers
elated; everyone was included
tired; it was a long day.
Watcing documentaries about people who are not like yourself can help you combat___________---
Wariness
Stereotypes and prejudices
Cowerness
Entrenchment
Why couldn't Marty go to sleep after moving into a new house?
He was too excited
He was too tired
He couldn't stand unfinished tasks
He was scared
What is the synonym of 'Loathe'?
Duck
Hate
Cancel out
Establish
What do you loathe spending money on?
Necessary expenses
Luxury items
Unnecessary fees
Entertainment
Driving in fog requires extra caution because:_______ so you should feel_______
It is always raining; so cowerness
Visibility is reduced: wary
Roads are always dry: entrench
It is always windy: elated.
