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The Most Dangerous Game: Vocabulary and Context Quiz

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The hotel’s rooftop garden was the perfect __________, offering both comfort and beauty for its guests.

a)

quarry

b)

amenity

c)

scruple

d)

disarming

2.

Even though he was caught cheating, the teacher refused to __________ his mistake, insisting on consequences.

a)

condone

b)

divert

c)

recede

d)

cultivate

3.

The diplomat’s __________ manners impressed everyone at the formal banquet.

a)

cultivated

b)

droll

c)

uncanny

d)

zealous

4.

Her smile was so __________ that even the grumpiest guest felt at ease immediately.

a)

soliciting

b)

disarming

c)

tangible

d)

imperative

5.

To help pass the time during the long flight, the flight attendants tried to __________ the passengers with games and movies.

a)

divert

b)

recede

c)

condone

d)

scruple

6.

The comedian’s jokes were so __________ that the audience couldn’t help but laugh at his quirky observations.

a)

droll

b)

uncanny

c)

zealous

d)

tangible

7.

It is __________ that all students complete their safety training before participating in the lab experiment.

a)

imperative

b)

disarming

c)

cultivated

d)

solicited

8.

The hunter tracked the deer for hours, determined to reach his elusive __________.

a)

amenity

b)

quarry

c)

scruple

d)

diversion

9.

As the floodwaters began to __________, residents could finally see the damage left behind.

a)

recede

b)

condone

c)

cultivate

d)

solicitously

10.

She felt a __________ about lying to her best friend, which made her confess immediately.

a)

scruple

b)

quarry

c)

imperative

d)

uncanny

11.

The nurse watched __________ as the child struggled to tie his shoes, offering gentle guidance and encouragement.

a)

solicitously

b)

zealous

c)

droll

d)

uncanny

12.

After weeks of hard work, the success of the project became almost __________; the team could see and touch the results of their labor.

a)

tangible

b)

cultivated

c)

disarming

d)

scruple

13.

The magician’s tricks were so __________ that no one could figure out how they were done.

a)

uncanny

b)

zealous

c)

diverting

d)

cultivated

14.

She was a __________ supporter of animal rights, dedicating hours each week to volunteering at shelters.

a)

zealous

b)

droll

c)

disarming

d)

imperious