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"The Lottery" Vocabulary in Context

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
1. What does the word profusely mean in the following sentence? He was sweating profusely after running a marathon under the scorching sun.
a)

in small quantities

b)

in large quantities

c)

quickly

d)

randomly

2.
2. The boisterous laughter of the children filled the playground, as they ran around energetically, playing games and enjoying the sunny day. What does the word boisterous mean in the context of the sentence?
a)

Quiet and reserved

b)

Loud and energetic

c)

Calm and peaceful

d)

Sad and reflective

3.
3. In his bag, the detective carries various paraphernalia, including magnifying glasses and fingerprint kits. What is the best synonym for the word paraphernalia?
a)
A) Equipment
b)
B) Uniform
c)
C) Contraband
d)
D) Evidence
4.
4. The lecture seemed to go on interminably, as the professor droned on and the students struggled to stay awake. What does the word interminably mean in the context of the sentence?
a)

For a short period of time

b)

In a confused manner

c)

Without end or seemingly forever

d)

Occasionally or intermittently

5.
5. Every Sunday, the family gathered for a special dinner that had become a cherished ritual, complete with stories, laughter, and favorite dishes. What does the word ritual mean in the context of the sentence?
a)

A random event

b)

A repeated and meaningful practice

c)

A formal complaint

d)

An unexpected surprise

6.
6. The employee completed the tasks in a perfunctory manner, showing little enthusiasm or care as he rushed through the checklist. What does the word perfunctory mean in the context of the sentence?
a)

Enthusiastic and thorough

b)

Careless and superficial

c)

Detailed and meticulous

d)

Creative and innovative

7.
7. As the discussion continued, she disengaged from the conversation, her mind wandering to other thoughts instead of participating. What does the word disengaged mean in the context of the sentence?
a)

Became involved and interested

b)

Became emotionally detached or uninvolved

c)

Actively participated

d)

Engaged in a debate

8.
8. Despite the warning, he defiantly refused to leave the protest, standing his ground with a determined expression on his face. What does it mean to do something defiantly?
a)

Willingly and eagerly

b)

Secretly and cautiously

c)

Boldly and rebelliously

d)

Reluctantly and hesitantly

9.
9. The doctor spoke gravely as he delivered the news about the patient's condition, making it clear that his recovery would require extensive time and care. What does the word gravely mean in the context of the sentence?
a)

Cheerfully

b)

Lightly

c)

Seriously

d)

Indifferently

10.
10. The child stamped his foot and spoke petulantly, upset that he couldn't have another cookie before dinner. How does someone act when they are behaving petulantly?
a)

Calmly and patiently

b)

Gratefully and appreciatively

c)

Angrily and irritably

d)

Confidently and assertively

11.
11. Despite the rainy weather, Sarah remained jovial, spreading laughter and joy among her friends at the picnic. Which word best describes a person who is jovial?
a)

Serious

b)

Cheerful and friendly

c)

Reserved

d)

Moody

12.

He was sweating profusely after running a marathon under the scorching sun.

In the sentence above which words provide clues for the meaning of the word "profusely?"

a)

sweating

b)

under

c)

scorching

d)

running

13.

The boisterous laughter of the children filled the playground, as they ran around energetically, playing games and enjoying the sunny day.

In the sentence above which words provide clues for the meaning of the word "boisterous?"

a)

children

b)

laughter

c)

sunny

d)

energetically

14.

In his bag, the detective carries various paraphernalia, including magnifying glasses and fingerprint kits.

In the sentence above which words provide clues for the meaning of the word "paraphernalia?"

a)

detective

b)

various

c)

magnifying glasses

d)

fingerprint kits

15.

The lecture seemed to go on interminably, as the professor droned on and the students struggled to stay awake.

In the sentence above which words provide clues for the meaning of the word "interminably?"

a)

go on

b)

teacher

c)

drone

d)

students

16.

Every Sunday, the family gathered for a special dinner that had become a cherished ritual, complete with stories, laughter, and favorite dishes.

In the sentence above which words provide clues for the meaning of the word "ritual?"

a)

every Sunday

b)

family

c)

special dinner

d)

favorite dishes.

17.

The employee completed the tasks in a perfunctory manner, showing little enthusiasm or care as he rushed through the checklist.

In the sentence above which words provide clues for the meaning of the word "perfunctory?"

a)

the checklist

b)

completed

c)

rushed

d)

little enthusiasm

18.

 As the discussion continued, she disengaged from the conversation, her mind wandering to other thoughts instead of participating.

In the sentence above which words provide clues for the meaning of the word "disengaged?"

a)

discussion continued

b)

mind wandering

c)

other thoughts

d)

instead of participating

19.

Despite the warning, he defiantly refused to leave the protest, standing his ground with a determined expression on his face.

In the sentence above which words provide clues for the meaning of the word "defiantly?"

a)

refused

b)

on his face

c)

determined

d)

despite the warning

20.

The doctor spoke gravely as he delivered the news about the patient's condition, making it clear that his recovery would require extensive time and care.

In the sentence above which words provide clues for the meaning of the word "gravely?"

a)

delivered

b)

patient's condition

c)

extensive

d)

spoke

21.

The child stamped his foot and spoke petulantly, upset that he couldn't have another cookie before dinner.

In the sentence above which words provide clues for the meaning of the word "petulantly?"

a)

child

b)

stamped his foot

c)

upset

d)

dinner

22.

Despite the rainy weather, Sarah remained jovial, spreading laughter and joy among her friends at the picnic.

In the sentence above which words provide clues for the meaning of the word, "jovial?"

a)

rainy weather

b)

laughter

c)

joy

d)

despite