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Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Liam was ​ (a)   about spending all his allowance at the arcade, carefully considering whether he should save some for a new game he wanted.

Choose from the below words
circumspect
introspective
retrospective
speculative
2.

After the storm passed, the homeowners ​ (a)   their roof, assessing the extent of the damage caused by strong winds.

Choose from the below words
inspected
respected
speculated
spectated
3.

During his meditation retreat, Jake practiced ​ (a)   , analyzing his past choices and contemplating the path forward.

Choose from the below words
introspection
perspective
respect
spectacle
4.

Children are taught to ​ (a)   their elders, showing appreciation for their wisdom and experience.

Choose from the below words
respect
circumspect
inspect
introspect
5.

During her graduation speech, Maya became ​ (a)   , reflecting on the friendships she made and the challenges she overcame throughout middle school.

Choose from the below words
retrospective
circumspect
respectful
speculative
6.

After spending a year studying abroad in Italy, Jake gained a new ​ (a)   on work-life balance, realizing that slower-paced living could lead to greater happiness.

Choose from the below words
perspective
spectacle
spectator
retrospective
7.

In the crowded grocery store, Tommy’s loud crying and dramatic stomping turned into a ​ (a)   , drawing glances from shoppers as his mother patiently tried to calm him down and steer him away from the candy aisle.

Choose from the below words
spectacle
spectacles
introspection
perspective
8.

Benjamin Franklin often wore his ​ (a)   while reading and writing, allowing him to carefully study his experiments and draft important documents, including the U.S. Constitution.

Choose from the below words
spectacles
spectacle
circumspect
respect
9.

Being a ​ (a)   at a basketball game is thrilling, especially when the score is tied in the final moments.

Choose from the below words
spectator
inspector
retrospective
perspective
10.

After seeing strange lights in the night sky, Emma and her friends began to ​ (a)   whether it was a UFO or just an airplane, excitedly sharing their theories.

Choose from the below words
speculate
respect
inspect
introspection
11.

Match the following:

a)

careful to look at all possibilities before acting; cautious; aware of consequences

1.

circumspect

b)

to look at carefully in search of flaws

2.

inspect

c)

the act of looking into one’s own thoughts and feelings

3.

introspection

d)

one way of looking at things

4.

perspective

e)

to look up to someone; to show honor

5.

respect

12.

Match the following:

a)

looking back at past things

1.

retrospective

b)

something displayed for the public to see

2.

spectacle

c)

glasses that help someone see better

3.

spectacles

d)

a person who watches something, such as a sporting event

4.

spectator

e)

to look at and think about something from different points of view

5.

speculate