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WorksheetsS2 Summative 2 review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The indigenous people of Australia, known as Aboriginals, have lived on the continent for over 50,000 years. What does indigenous mean?
Foreign or new
Native or original
Traveling or nomadic
Modern or recent
Sarah is known for her gregarious personality; she loves talking to new people at parties and making friends wherever she goes. What does gregarious mean?
Shy and reserved
Friendly and outgoing
Quiet and serious
Nervous and hesitant
The rainforest is the natural habitat for many species of colorful birds and exotic plants. What is a habitat?
A temporary shelter
A natural environment where organisms live
A food source for animals
A breeding ground for wildlife
After only a cursory glance at his homework, Tom realized he had made several careless mistakes. What does cursory mean?
Thorough and detailed
Quick and superficial
Careful and precise
Slow and deliberate
The security guard caught the interloper trying to sneak backstage at the concert without a pass. What is an interloper?
A guest who arrives late
Someone who disrupts an event
A person who intrudes where they are not wanted
An employee monitoring security
The prolific author has written over 50 books in just 10 years, amazing her fans with her quick output. What does prolific mean?
Rarely producing work
Producing a lot of work quickly
Writing with great detail
Taking a long time to write
The ancient city walls served as a bulwark against invading armies for centuries. What is a bulwark?
A weak point in defense
A protective wall or barrier
A tunnel for escape
A place for storing weapons
John's sedentary lifestyle, spent mostly sitting at a desk or on the couch, was affecting his health. What does sedentary mean?
Very active and energetic
Physically demanding
Involving little or no physical activity
Involving regular travel
My grandmother is very frugal with her money, always looking for the best deals and rarely spending on unnecessary items. What does frugal mean?
Careful and economical
Generous and giving
Reckless and impulsive
Wasteful and careless
The noisy, chaotic city was the antithesis of the peaceful countryside where I grew up. What does antithesis mean?
An exact opposite
A slight variation
A similar comparison
A perfect match
The altruistic volunteer spent her weekends helping at the local homeless shelter, asking for nothing in return. What does altruistic mean?
Selfish and greedy
Caring for others without expecting anything
Focused on personal gain
Indifferent or uninterested
Some people tend to embellish their stories, adding exciting details that may not be entirely true. What does embellish mean?
To simplify a story
To add false or exaggerated details
To shorten or cut down
To repeat information
The squirrel gathered nuts to store in its secret cache for the coming winter. What is a cache?
A type of shelter
A hidden storage place
A feeding ground
A hunting area
The popular girl at school had a small coterie of close friends who always sat together at lunch. What is a coterie?
A large, public group
A small, exclusive group of people
A formal gathering of strangers
A support group
The businessman's cupidity led him to make unethical decisions in order to increase his wealth. What does cupidity mean?
Generosity and kindness
Extreme greed for money
Desire to help others
Interest in charity
The young pianist's virtuosity amazed the audience; her fingers flew across the keys with incredible skill. What does virtuosity mean?
Lack of confidence
Extreme talent or skill
Nervousness during performance
Desire to improve
It took great temerity for the student to challenge the teacher's opinion in front of the entire class. What does temerity mean?
Fear and hesitation
Boldness or audacity
Careful thought
Cautiousness
The amorous couple couldn't stop holding hands and gazing into each other's eyes throughout dinner. What does amorous mean?
Cold and indifferent
Loving and affectionate
Angry and frustrated
Bored and distant
The king was worried about his lack of progeny, as he had no children to inherit his throne. What does progeny mean?
Wealth or treasure
Followers or subjects
Children or descendants
Advisors or counselors
The heavy rains would saturate the soil, making the ground muddy and difficult to walk on. What does saturate mean?
To dry out completely
To soak or fill completely
To loosen or break apart
To harden or solidify
