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8A Vocab Part 2

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Appalling

a)

great

b)

awful

c)

amazing

d)

none of the above

2.

Tofu

a)

rubbery white sponges made from soybeans

b)

cheese made from soybeans

c)

bread made from soybeans

d)

a bowl of cubed chicken made from soybeans

3.

clamor

a)

silence

b)

food

c)

noise

d)

fashion

4.

Amy's family has Chinese customs when it comes to Christmas dinner.

a)

normal

b)

routine

c)

traditions

d)

gifts

5.

The minister managed to muster up a quiet burp.

a)

produce or to bring about

b)

delete or to disappear

6.

Amy Tan is the protagonist of the narrative "Fish Cheeks".

a)

The main character; Often the one who faces the main conflict

b)

Creates conflict/makes it harder for the main character to reach their goal

7.

Select the answer with the synonyms to the word shame.

a)

calm, serene, calm, serene, composed, assured

b)

embarrassed, mortified, self-conscious, abashed

c)

confident, proud, unashamed, and unabashed

8.

dispassionate

a)

emotionless

b)

with emotion

9.

The judge listened with objectivity, making sure not to let personal feelings or opinions affect the final decision.

a)

subjectivity

b)

state of being free of personal feelings

c)

A special fondness or bias toward something or someone

10.

welfare

a)

security

b)

financial support given to people in need by the government

c)

wealthy

d)

financial support given to rich people by the government

11.

The term “welfare queen” was a negative nickname used in politics starting in the 1970s. It described women who were said to cheat or take advantage of government help programs (called welfare). The problem is that the term was unfair and based on stereotypes, often targeting women of color. Most people who received help did not cheat the system. Today, people see the phrase as offensive because it spreads a false and harmful image.

Question:
What does the term “welfare queen” mean?

a)

A woman who works hard to support her family while receiving government help

b)

A negative nickname for women said to cheat or take advantage of welfare programs.

c)

A title given to women who lead community service programs.

d)

A term used to describe anyone receiving government assistance fairly.

12.

acutely

a)

slightly

b)

mildly

c)

indifferently

d)

intensely

13.

They live in the projects.

a)

housing developments for low-income families

b)

resources to achieve this desired outcome within certain constraints

14.

earnestly

a)

seriously and sincerely

b)

jokingly and playfully

c)

casually and carelessly

15.

doubled down

a)

gave up and stopped trying

b)

become more persistent