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12th Vocab Quiz Week 4

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The professor asked students to keep their comments germane to the topic, meaning:

a)

disrespectful

b)

relevant

c)

humorous

d)

vague

2.

A garrulous neighbor is likely to:

a)

keep to themselves

b)

talk excessively

c)

avoid conversation

d)

be rude

3.

A glib response might sound:

a)

shy and hesitant

b)

smooth but untrustworthy

c)

thoughtful and genuine

d)

awkward and unsure

4.

A gratuitous remark in an argument might be:

a)

deeply needed

b)

unnecessary and unhelpful

c)

highly logical

d)

vague but polite

5.

A gregarious person is likely to:

a)

avoid crowds

b)

enjoy solitude

c)

thrive in social settings

d)

speak rarely

6.

A hackneyed phrase like “think outside the box” is:

a)

creative

b)

cliché and overused

c)

offensive

d)

poetic

7.

A haphazard method of construction would likely be:

a)

precise and methodical

b)

cost-effective

c)

chaotic and disorganized

d)

beautiful

8.

The speaker’s harangue left the audience:

a)

uplifted

b)

overwhelmed by the aggressive tone

c)

amused

d)

indifferent

9.

The country’s hegemony over its neighbors meant:

a)

independence

b)

equality

c)

dominant influence or control

d)

mutual cooperation

10.

Speaking heresy during a religious service might be seen as:

a)

respectful

b)

rebellious or offensive to traditional beliefs

c)

humorous

d)

holy

11.

A glib compliment might feel:

a)

insincere and automatic

b)

heartfelt

c)

generous

d)

intellectual

12.

A synonym for garrulous would be:

a)

antisocial

b)

chatty

c)

introverted

d)

discreet

13.

A hackneyed expression in a movie might make the audience feel:

a)

shocked

b)

impressed

c)

bored due to repetition

d)

confused

14.

A gratuitous scene in a film might be criticized for:

a)

being historically accurate

b)

adding nothing to the story

c)

being subtle and artistic

d)

improving pacing

15.

Haphazard planning usually leads to:

a)

success

b)

disorder and mistakes

c)

innovation

d)

precise outcomes

16.

A gregarious person’s opposite would likely be:

a)

talkative

b)

lively

c)

reserved and shy

d)

outgoing

17.

A germane detail is one that is:

a)

controversial

b)

directly related to the topic

c)

offensive

d)

incorrect

18.

A harangue differs from a normal speech because it is:

a)

inspiring

b)

humorous

c)

aggressive and long-winded

d)

friendly

19.

Hegemony most closely relates to:

a)

partnership

b)

control or rule

c)

avoidance

d)

confusion

20.

The word heresy carries a strongly:

a)

neutral tone

b)

negative connotation in religious contexts

c)

humorous connotation

d)

uplifting tone