WorksheetsCommonLit Unit 2 8th Grade Vocabulary
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the definition of the word "beseech"?
To command or order
To beg or plead earnestly
To ignore or dismiss
To celebrate or praise
Which sentence correctly uses the word "commend"?
She commended the dog for its bad behavior.
He commended the team for their hard work and dedication.
They commended the weather for being unpredictable.
The teacher commended the student for not doing homework.
Identify the synonym of "commendation."
Criticism
Disapproval
Praise
Neglect
What is the definition of the word "deter"?
To encourage or support
To prevent or discourage
To ignore or overlook
To promote or advance
Which of the following is an antonym of "deterrent"?
Obstacle
Encouragement
Barrier
Hindrance
Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "dispel."
The magician dispelled the audience with his tricks.
She dispelled the rumors by providing evidence.
He dispelled the room with a new fragrance.
They dispelled the meeting with a loud noise.
What does the word "embark" mean?
To finish or complete
To begin or start a journey
To abandon or leave
To pause or halt
Identify the synonym of "falter."
Strengthen
Hesitate
Advance
Persist
Which sentence uses the word "illusion" correctly?
The illusion of the cake was very tasty.
The magician created an illusion that amazed everyone.
The illusion of the car was very fast.
The illusion of the book was very interesting.
What is the definition of the word "improbable"?
Likely to happen
Unlikely to occur
Certain to occur
Easy to achieve
Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "inflict."
He inflicted the gift to his friend.
She inflicted pain on herself by accident.
They inflicted the party with joy.
The teacher inflicted knowledge to the students.
Identify the antonym of "oppress."
Liberate
Subdue
Dominate
Suppress
What does the word "oppressed" mean?
Free and independent
Burdened by harsh authority
Joyful and carefree
Supported and encouraged
Which sentence uses the word "beseech" correctly?
He beseeched the door to open.
She beseeched her parents for permission to go out.
They beseeched the car to start.
The teacher beseeched the students to stop learning.
Identify the synonym of "commend."
Criticize
Praise
Ignore
Blame
What is the definition of the word "commendation"?
A formal criticism
A formal praise
A formal request
A formal complaint
Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "deter."
The sign deterred the visitors from entering the restricted area.
The sign deterred the visitors to enter the restricted area.
The sign deterred the visitors by welcoming them.
The sign deterred the visitors with a friendly message.
Identify the antonym of "dispel."
Gather
Scatter
Disperse
Eliminate
What does the word "deterrent" mean?
Something that encourages
Something that discourages
Something that promotes
Something that supports
Which sentence uses the word "falter" correctly?
He faltered his way to success.
She faltered during her speech but quickly recovered.
They faltered the project with enthusiasm.
The teacher faltered the lesson with clarity.
