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The Graveyard Book Vocab Ch.1 and 2

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

During a graduation ceremony, Olivia described the event as the 'highest or final point' of her academic journey. What is the word for this?

a)

culmination

b)

beginning

c)

decline

d)

interval

2.

Ava was about to answer a difficult question in class, but she felt unsure about her response. What is the word for how Ava felt?

a)

dubiously

b)

bravely

c)

eagerly

d)

cheerfully

3.

William built a bridge that has stood strong for many years, even through storms and heavy use. What word best describes something that lasts or keeps going for a long time?

a)

enduring

b)

fragile

c)

brief

d)

temporary

4.

During a school meeting, Zoe presented reasons against a new rule she opposed. What is the word for what Zoe did?

a)

expostulated

b)

endorsed

c)

negotiated

d)

celebrated

5.

The word for 'hinted or suggested slowly' is (a)   .

6.

What is the word for 'acting in a systematic way'?

a)

methodical

b)

chaotic

c)

impulsive

d)

random

7.

Samuel set up a trust fund for his grandchildren that will provide money for them forever. What is the word for something that is 'never-ending or lasting forever'?

a)

perpetuity

b)

momentary

c)

temporary

d)

finite

8.

Abigail looked at the stars in the night sky and noticed that they were thinly spread or distributed. What word best describes how the stars appeared?

a)

sparse

b)

dense

c)

abundant

d)

compact

9.

Hannah often spends her afternoons creating stories in her mind, inventing make-believe friends and adventures. What is the word for these things she creates in her mind?

a)

imaginary

b)

physical

c)

historical

d)

visible

10.

Evelyn is reading instructions for assembling a bookshelf, but the steps aren't clear or well-explained, making it hard for her to understand what to do next. What word describes these instructions?

a)

vague

b)

precise

c)

obvious

d)

detailed

11.

Oliver is painting his room and wants to choose colors that are dull and not very exciting. What word best describes the kind of colors Oliver is looking for?

a)

drab

b)

vivid

c)

radiant

d)

brilliant

12.

Grace notices that she sees certain types of cars on her way to school almost every day. What is the word for things that happen frequently or are seen often, like these cars?

a)

common

b)

rare

c)

ancient

d)

expensive

13.

Liam woke up late for school and rushed around his room, grabbing his clothes and backpack as quickly as possible. What word best describes how Liam was moving?

a)

frantically

b)

calmly

c)

slowly

d)

quietly

14.

What is the word for: A deep sound coming from the throat, like a growl or a grumble?

a)

guttural

b)

shrill

c)

melodic

d)

whisper

15.

Liam is explaining a new concept to his classmates, and everyone finds it very clear and easy to understand. What word best describes Liam's explanation?

a)

lucid

b)

opaque

c)

vague

d)

obscure

e)

ambiguous

16.

Abigail goes to the beach only a few times a year. What is the word for how often she goes?

a)

rarely

b)

always

c)

quickly

d)

loudly