WorksheetsGrade 9 Unit 6B
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 23mins
What is the best definition of the word "incessant"?
Occurring at regular intervals
Continuing without interruption
Happening only once
Easily understood
Which sentence correctly uses the word "lucid"?
The instructions were so lucid that everyone understood them.
The lucid painting was very dark and confusing.
He was lucid, so he fell asleep quickly.
The lucid noise was very quiet.
Which of the following is a synonym for "tenacious"?
Weak
Unshakable
Forgetful
Indifferent
What does "posthumous" mean?
Before birth
After death
During life
In the future
Choose the antonym for "superfluous".
Excessive
Necessary
Unwanted
Abundant
Which word best fits the following sentence? "The _______ details of the design made it difficult to replicate."
Prim
Intricate
Sardonic
Lucid
Which of the following sentences uses "prim" correctly?
The prim garden was wild and overgrown.
She always dressed in a prim and proper manner.
He was prim about his jokes, always making them sarcastic.
The prim weather was stormy and unpredictable.
What is the meaning of "sardonic"?
Cheerful and friendly
Grimly mocking or cynical
Deeply confused
Extremely tired
Which of the following is the best synonym for "taunt"?
Praise
Jeer
Ignore
Assist
Select the sentence that uses "superfluous" correctly.
The superfluous decorations made the room look cluttered.
The superfluous answer was exactly what the teacher wanted.
She was superfluous about her studies, always working hard.
The superfluous weather was very cold.
Which word means "to supersede and replace"?
Taunt
Supplant
Lucid
Prim
Which of the following is an antonym for "lucid"?
Clear
Obscure
Bright
Logical
What does "tenacious" mean?
Easily discouraged
Tending to keep a firm
hold of something, clinging,
unshakable
Quick to forget
Lacking interest
Which sentence uses "sardonic" correctly?
Her sardonic smile made it clear she was genuinely happy.
He made a sardonic comment about the failed project, making everyone uncomfortable.
The sardonic weather was sunny and warm.
She was sardonic about her studies, always working hard.
Which of the following is a synonym for "intricate"?
Simple
Complicated
Dull
Unimportant
Which word best completes the sentence? "Despite the challenges, her _______ spirit kept her going."
Superfluous
Tenacious
Sardonic
Prim
Which of the following is the correct use of "posthumous"?
He received a posthumous award for his bravery.
She was posthumous about her studies.
The posthumous weather was unpredictable.
He was posthumous in his approach to the project.
Which word means "to mock or jeer at"?
Taunt
Supplant
Lucid
Prim
Which of the following is an antonym for "prim"?
Proper
Neat
Sloppy
Formal
The author received a (a) award for her novel, which was published after her death.
The (a) nature of the puzzle made it a challenging task.
Despite the difficulties, she remained (a) in her pursuit of success
His (a) comments were not appreciated by his colleagues.
The teacher found the student's explanation (a) and easy to follow.
The (a) noise from the construction site made it difficult to concentrate.
Her (a) dress and manners stood out at the casual gathering.
The new technology (a) the old methods quickly.
The critics found the additional scenes to be (a) and distracting.
He tried to (a) his opponent with harsh words, but they remained unfazed.
Which word best describes someone who never gives up, no matter what?
prim
sardonic
tenacious
incessant
If something is clear and easy to understand, it is:
posthumous
lucid
tenacious
superfluous
If you say there are _ instructions, you mean there are more than are needed.
prim
sardonic
intricate
superfluous
Which word would you use to describe a complicated pattern?
intricate
incessant
prim
lucid
If a new technology has _ an old one, what has happened?
sardonic
superfluous
supplanted
taunted
Why might a writer want to avoid using superfluous words in an essay?
because boring words will not keep the reader interested and they will stop reading
because extra words can make the writing unclear, confusing, or boring for the reader.
because difficult words will frustrate the reader and they will no longer want to keep reading
because mocking words will cause the reader to feel defensive and aggravated and not want to continue reading
