Free Printable Wordly Wise Book 9 Lesson 2

1.

Find a SYNONYM for each bold word.

The ancient chest was a heavy encumbrance to the group of treasure hunters, slowing their progress through the jungle.

a)

burden

b)

necessity

c)

assistant

d)

tool

2.

Find a SYNONYM for each bold word.

The chef took great care to array the colorful vegetables on the platter before serving them to the guests.

a)

scatter

b)

arrange

c)

toss

d)

scramble

3.

Find a SYNONYM for each bold word.

After a long hike, the hikers found a small stream that provided much-needed sustenance in the arid landscape.

a)

transportation

b)

clothing

c)

nourishment

d)

dessert

4.

Find a SYNONYM for each bold word.

The documentary described the hero's torrid affair with a spy from a rival nation.

a)

happy

b)

secret

c)

passionate

d)

forbidden

5.

Find an ANTONYM for each bold word.

The new pop star's music was ubiquitous on the radio, playing on every station.

a)

common

b)

annoying

c)

everywhere

d)

rare

6.

Find an ANTONYM for each bold word.

From the empty milk carton on the counter, I deduced that my brother had finished it off.

a)

reasoned

b)

guessed

c)

knew

d)

figured

7.

Find an ANTONYM for each bold word.

As the race neared its end, the sprinter's pace became that of a laggard.

a)

slowpoke

b)

follower

c)

leader

d)

demonstrator

8.

Find an ANTONYM for each bold word.

The scientist's ingenuity led to the invention of a new, more efficient type of solar panel.

a)

stupidity

b)

training

c)

cleverness

d)

inventiveness

9.

The zenith of her career was when she won the Olympic gold medal. The word zenith means the point:

a)

below the observer

b)

beside the observer

c)

within the observer

d)

directly above the observer

10.

When a politician's statement is incontrovertible, it means it cannot be:

a)

questioned

b)

proven

c)

repeated

d)

believed

11.

To act with alacrity is to act with:

a)

slowness

b)

incorrectness

c)

quickness

d)

reluctance

12.

To say that a strange sound is inexplicable means that it's:

a)

easy to explain

b)

difficult to explain

c)

helpful to explain

d)

wrong to explain

13.

A ubiquitous hush fell over the crowd as the stage lights dimmed. The lead singer, wearing an eclectic array of sparkling clothes, stepped into the spotlight. Her voice was pure and her songs were filled with a torrid passion that captivated everyone. The audience, with alacrity, gave her a standing ovation at the end of the show. She bowed, taking in the scene. This was the zenith of her career, the highest point she could imagine reaching.

In the first sentence in the passage, ubiquitous most nearly means:

a)

common

b)

rare

c)

loud

d)

quiet

14.

A ubiquitous hush fell over the crowd as the stage lights dimmed. The lead singer, wearing an eclectic array of sparkling clothes, stepped into the spotlight. Her voice was pure and her songs were filled with a torrid passion that captivated everyone. The audience, with alacrity, gave her a standing ovation at the end of the show. She bowed, taking in the scene. This was the zenith of her career, the highest point she could imagine reaching.

What is the meaning of array in this passage?

a)

a collection of things

b)

a design

c)

a mess

d)

a disorganization

15.

A ubiquitous hush fell over the crowd as the stage lights dimmed. The lead singer, wearing an eclectic array of sparkling clothes, stepped into the spotlight. Her voice was pure and her songs were filled with a torrid passion that captivated everyone. The audience, with alacrity, gave her a standing ovation at the end of the show. She bowed, taking in the scene. This was the zenith of her career, the highest point she could imagine reaching.

In this passage, torrid most nearly means:

a)

happy

b)

forbidden

c)

intense

d)

secret

16.

A ubiquitous hush fell over the crowd as the stage lights dimmed. The lead singer, wearing an eclectic array of sparkling clothes, stepped into the spotlight. Her voice was pure and her songs were filled with a torrid passion that captivated everyone. The audience, with alacrity, gave her a standing ovation at the end of the show. She bowed, taking in the scene. This was the zenith of her career, the highest point she could imagine reaching.

What does alacrity mean in the passage?

a)

eagerness

b)

boredom

c)

slowness

d)

hesitation

17.

A ubiquitous hush fell over the crowd as the stage lights dimmed. The lead singer, wearing an eclectic array of sparkling clothes, stepped into the spotlight. Her voice was pure and her songs were filled with a torrid passion that captivated everyone. The audience, with alacrity, gave her a standing ovation at the end of the show. She bowed, taking in the scene. This was the zenith of her career, the highest point she could imagine reaching.

Based on the passage, the word zenith refers to:

a)

a low point

b)

a point of reflection

c)

a moment of silence

d)

a high point

18.

An array of toy soldiers caught my eye.

a)

A photograph of toy soldiers caught my eye.

b)

A single toy soldier caught my eye.

c)

A small group of toy soldiers caught my eye.

d)

A display of toy soldiers caught my eye.

19.

I deduced the amount I owed, so I figured out the final cost.

a)

I figured out the amount I owed, and it was an easy calculation.

b)

I forgot the amount I owed, and I had to start over.

c)

I guessed the amount I owed, but my guess was incorrect.

d)

I reduced the amount I owed, and it was less than I thought.

20.

The project was fraught with problems, and it was difficult to complete.

a)

The project had no problems, but it was still challenging.

b)

The project had easy problems, but they were annoying to fix.

c)

The project had many problems, and they were a source of tension.

d)

The project had few problems, so it was a smooth process.

21.

I denied that I had been a laggard, for I was not late.

a)

I denied that I had been ill, but I had a cough.

b)

I denied that I had been late, and I made it on time.

c)

I denied that I had been a leader, but everyone was following me.

d)

I denied that I had been a follower, and I took the lead.

22.

Stella was noted for her torrid acting on stage, and her performance was very passionate.

a)

Stella was noted for her secret acting on stage, so no one knew it was her.

b)

Stella was noted for her bad acting on stage, so she received no applause.

c)

Stella was noted for her passionate acting on stage, for she acted with great emotion.

d)

Stella was noted for her happy acting on stage, and she was always smiling.

23.

He accepted my advice with alacrity, and he did so very quickly.

a)

He accepted my advice with doubt, so he did not believe me.

b)

He accepted my advice speedily, and he wasted no time.

c)

He accepted my advice with caution, yet he still listened to me.

d)

He accepted my advice reluctantly, for he did not want to hear it.

24.

Sally was too encumbered to keep going, and her backpack felt like a burden.

a)

Sally was too tired to keep going, so she stopped for a rest.

b)

Sally was too burdened to keep going, and her load was too heavy.

c)

Sally was too excited to keep going, yet she managed to calm down.

d)

Sally was too scared to keep going, so she turned back.

25.

The reasons he gave are inexplicable, so they are impossible to figure out.

a)

The reasons he gave are wrong, so no one believed him.

b)

The reasons he gave are helpful, but they were not what I needed.

c)

The reasons he gave are glaringly obvious, yet no one seemed to understand.

d)

The reasons he gave are impossible to figure out, and they made no sense.

26.

Mosquitoes are ubiquitous this time of year, for they are everywhere.

a)

Mosquitoes are everywhere this time of year, and they are quite annoying.

b)

Mosquitoes are a minor nuisance this time of year, yet they are still bothersome.

c)

Mosquitoes are nowhere this time of year, for it is too cold.

d)

Mosquitoes are a rare sight this time of year, but I did see one.

27.

I immediately understood that the task required ingenuity, and I knew I had to think creatively.

a)

I immediately understood that the task required special tools, and I had to go buy them.

b)

I immediately understood that the task required hard work, so I got started right away.

c)

I immediately understood that the task required creative thought, and I began to brainstorm.

d)

I immediately understood that the task required a lot of time, and I planned accordingly.

28.

The job was done in a haphazard manner, so it was careless.

a)

The job was done in a carefully planned manner, and it was perfect.

b)

The job was done in a careless manner, so it was not done well.

c)

The job was done in a very precise manner, and it was exact.

d)

The job was done in a difficult manner, but we finished it.

29.

After the long journey, the families needed

__________, so international aid provided food and supplies for them

a)

sustenance, and they were very grateful

b)

sustenance, but the aid was not enough

c)

sustenance, so they went without food

d)

sustenance, yet they refused help

30.

The hikers felt their bottled water was an

__________ as they headed into the canyon, so the heavy bottles slowed them down.

a)

encumbrance, yet it was a necessity

b)

encumbrance, for it helped them climb

c)

encumbrance, and it was a burden

d)

encumbrance, but they were happy to carry it

31.

The ocean is

__________ with dangerous creatures, and it is full of them.

a)

fraught, yet it is completely safe

b)

fraught, and it is full of them

c)

fraught, so it has no dangerous creatures

d)

fraught, but the creatures are friendly

32.

Wuthering Heights is about Heathcliff and Cathy’s

__________ love for each other, and their passion is intense.

a)

torrid, yet their love is calm

b)

torrid, so their love is boring

c)

torrid, for their love is passionate

d)

torrid, but their love is secret

33.

T-shirts featuring the mascot were

__________ at home games, so they were seen everywhere.

a)

ubiquitous, but no one wore them

b)

ubiquitous, so they were rare

c)

ubiquitous, for they were common

d)

ubiquitous, and they were hard to find

34.

From the dirty plate in the sink, Katie was able to

__________ that Jim had already eaten dinner, so she figured it out.

a)

deduce, but she was wrong

b)

deduce, so she reasoned it out

c)

deduce, yet she still asked him

d)

deduce, for she had guessed

35.

Clark was always the

__________ on class field trips, and he was the last to arrive

a)

laggard, so he was first

b)

laggard, but he was fast

c)

laggard, yet he was the leader

d)

laggard, and he was the slowpoke

36.

Inventors rely on their

__________, so they use their cleverness to create new things.

a)

ingenuity, so they are not very smart

b)

ingenuity, for they are very creative

c)

ingenuity, and it requires no thought

d)

ingenuity, but it does not require cleverness

37.

The evidence was

__________, so it could not be questioned.

a)

incontrovertible, yet it was proven false

b)

incontrovertible, so it was undeniable

c)

incontrovertible, but it was unbelievable

d)

incontrovertible, and it was hard to prove

38.

They will __________ the rugged terrain, and it will be a difficult journey.

a)

traverse, for it is an easy path

b)

traverse, yet the journey will be smooth

c)

traverse, and they will travel across it

d)

traverse, but they will not cross it

39.

The job was done in a __________ manner, so it was sloppy.

a)

haphazard, so it was done carelessly

b)

haphazard, for it was done with great care

c)

haphazard, yet it was planned well

d)

haphazard, and it was very orderly

40.

To say that something is

__________ means explaining it is difficult, so no one can figure it out.

a)

inexplicable, so it is easy to explain

b)

inexplicable, and it is wrong to explain

c)

inexplicable, but it is a helpful explanation

d)

inexplicable, and it is impossible to understand

Wordly Wise Book 9 Lesson 2

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 25mins

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