WorksheetsVocabulary Quiz "c"
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does the word "chronic" mean?
Lasting for a short time
Lasting for a long time
Very painful
Easy to cure
Which word means "to scold or criticize someone severely"?
Cajole
Castigate
Canter
Cite
What is a "census"?
A type of argument
A government survey to count the population
A kind of statue
A way to run
Which word best describes a "very large" object?
Cogent
Colossal
Chronic
Candor
If someone tries to "cajole" you, what are they doing?
Forcing you to do something
Gently persuading you to do something
Ignoring you
Punishing you
Why is it important to "cite" your sources when writing a research paper?
To make your paper longer
To give credit to original authors and avoid plagiarism
To impress your teacher
To use more difficult words
Which situation best demonstrates "candor"?
Telling a friend what they want to hear
Being honest during a job interview, even about your weaknesses
Refusing to answer questions
Making up stories to sound interesting
A lawyer presents a "cogent" argument in court. What makes the argument cogent?
It is confusing and hard to follow
It is clear, logical, and convincing
It is very emotional
It is very short
Imagine you are a judge and must "condemn" someone for a crime. What are you doing?
Praising them for their actions
Giving them a reward
Sentencing them to a punishment
Ignoring their crime
A horse begins to "canter" across a field. How would you describe the horse's movement?
Walking slowly
Running at full speed
Moving at a moderate, easy pace between a walk and a gallop
Standing still
