WorksheetsUpper Reading Lesson 3
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
"Curfew" refers to:
The roof of a building
A dangerous fire
A rule restricting movement during certain hours
A group of soldiers in the army
Which of the following sentences uses the word "blaze" correctly?
The firefighters tried to extinguish the blaze.
The blaze was used to chop down trees.
The thatch was made from the blaze.
If the government takes "drastic" action, it is likely:
Gentle and slow
Sudden and extreme
Assumed and unnoticed
Made of straw and reeds
A building that remains "intact" after a fire is:
Completely burned down
Dangerous and highly flammable
Protected by a firebreak
Still complete and not damaged
What is the purpose of a "firebreak"?
To increase the speed of a fire
To chop down trees
To stop a fire from spreading
To start a large blaze
What is the meaning of "credit"?
Praise or approval for something good
A type of metal
A form of currency
A slight difference in meaning
Which of the following sentences uses the word "relish" correctly?
She relished every bite of the dessert.
The scientist relished the inaccurate data for his report.
The credit was relished by the hound.
"She was able to __________ the data in a way that helped the entire research team."
savor
relish
translate
interpret
"During its __________, the empire was known for its cultural and military power."
incarnation
heyday
glory
derelict
What is the meaning of "descend"?
To go up to a higher level
To decorate something in an elaborate way
To move down from a higher to a lower level
To move away gradually from a place
Which of the following is an example of something "intricate"?
A simple and plain design
A detailed and complex pattern with many small parts
A large and empty space
A neglected, derelict building
What does "embellish" mean?
To decorate something
To supply water through pipes for crops
To divert traffic
To move away from a previous position
Which of the following is a correct use of the word "derelict"?
The derelict temple was still used for worship by many people.
The ornate building was derelict and beautifully decorated.
The building was left derelict after years of neglect.
He descended the derelict staircase quickly.
Which of the following best defines "incarnation"?
The act of worshipping in a shrine
A period of life in a particular form
A fine and high-quality moment in time
A feature or quality typical of something
"The king __________ a famous artist to create a portrait for his palace."
commissioned
negotiated
descended
diverted
