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Vocabulary Week 1 Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the word "ambivalent"?

a)

Acting very friendly

b)

Having mixed or unsure feelings about something

c)

Showing strong dislike

d)

Feeling very sure about something

2.

Which word means "acting distant or not very friendly"?

a)

Apprehensive

b)

Disdain

c)

Aloof

d)

Earnest

3.

What is a synonym for "disdain"?

a)

Calm

b)

Respect

c)

Contempt

d)

Admiration

4.

Which word is an antonym for "earnest"?

a)

Warm

b)

Sincere

c)

Playful

d)

Serious

5.

If someone is "apprehensive," how do they feel?

a)

Decided

b)

Nervous or worried

c)

Confident

d)

Calm

6.

Which of the following is a synonym for "aloof"?

a)

Warm

b)

Sincere

c)

Distant

d)

Friendly

7.

What is an antonym for "ambivalent"?

a)

Conflicted

b)

Uneasy

c)

Certain

d)

Unfriendly

8.

Which word best completes the sentence: "She made an __________ promise to always stand by her best friend."

a)

Apprehensive

b)

Disdain

c)

Earnest

d)

Aloof

9.

Choose the word that best fits: "He felt __________ before the big test, even though he had studied hard."

a)

Disdain

b)

Earnest

c)

Apprehensive

d)

Aloof

10.

Select the word that best completes the sentence: "During the party, he stayed __________ in the corner instead of talking with his classmates."

a)

Earnest

b)

Aloof

c)

Apprehensive

d)

Disdain

11.

Which word would you use to describe someone who is "showing that they are very serious and sincere about what they are saying or doing"?

a)

Disdain

b)

Apprehensive

c)

Earnest

d)

Aloof

12.

Which word best completes the sentence: "The teacher looked at the messy project with __________ because it seemed like no effort was put into it."

a)

Disdain

b)

Apprehensive

c)

Earnest

d)

Aloof

13.

If someone is "ambivalent" about joining a club, what are they likely feeling?

a)

Mixed or unsure feelings

b)

Calm and confident

c)

Angry and upset

d)

Very excited and sure

14.

Which of the following situations best shows someone acting "aloof"?

a)

Helping a friend with homework

b)

Sitting alone and not talking to anyone at a party

c)

Laughing and joking with classmates

d)

Joining in all the games at a party

15.

A student says, "I have disdain for cheating." What does this mean?

a)

The student admires cheating

b)

The student is unsure about cheating

c)

The student strongly dislikes cheating

d)

The student is nervous about cheating

16.

Which of the following best describes a person who is "earnest" about their schoolwork?

a)

They joke around and don’t take it seriously

b)

They avoid doing their work

c)

They work hard and are sincere about doing well

d)

They do their work carelessly

17.

Imagine you are feeling "apprehensive" about a class presentation. What might you do to help yourself feel better? (Choose the best answer.)

a)

Ignore the presentation and hope it goes away

b)

Act aloof and not care

c)

Prepare and practice your presentation to feel more confident

d)

Make fun of the assignment

18.

A friend is acting "aloof" at lunch. What could be a possible reason for this behavior?

a)

They are excited to talk to everyone

b)

They want to be the center of attention

c)

They might be shy or upset about something

d)

They are feeling very friendly

19.

You notice your classmate is "ambivalent" about trying out for the basketball team. What advice could you give them to help make a decision?

a)

Tell them to ignore their feelings

b)

Suggest they list the pros and cons to help decide

c)

Tell them not to try out

d)

Tell them to do whatever you want

20.

If a teacher shows "disdain" for late homework, how might students feel, and what could they do to avoid this reaction?

a)

Students might feel playful about deadlines

b)

Students might feel that late work is admired

c)

Students might feel that late work is not acceptable and try to turn in homework on time

d)

Students might feel respected and turn in work late