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Vocabulary Quiz "c"

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word "chronic" mean?

a)

Lasting for a short time

b)

Lasting for a long time

c)

Very painful

d)

Easy to cure

2.

Which word means "to scold or criticize someone severely"?

a)

Cajole

b)

Castigate

c)

Canter

d)

Cite

3.

What is a "census"?

a)

A type of argument

b)

A government survey to count the population

c)

A kind of statue

d)

A way to run

4.

Which word best describes a "very large" object?

a)

Cogent

b)

Colossal

c)

Chronic

d)

Candor

5.

If someone tries to "cajole" you, what are they doing?

a)

Forcing you to do something

b)

Gently persuading you to do something

c)

Ignoring you

d)

Punishing you

6.

Why is it important to "cite" your sources when writing a research paper?

a)

To make your paper longer

b)

To give credit to original authors and avoid plagiarism

c)

To impress your teacher

d)

To use more difficult words

7.

Which situation best demonstrates "candor"?

a)

Telling a friend what they want to hear

b)

Being honest during a job interview, even about your weaknesses

c)

Refusing to answer questions

d)

Making up stories to sound interesting

8.

A lawyer presents a "cogent" argument in court. What makes the argument cogent?

a)

It is confusing and hard to follow

b)

It is clear, logical, and convincing

c)

It is very emotional

d)

It is very short

9.

Imagine you are a judge and must "condemn" someone for a crime. What are you doing?

a)

Praising them for their actions

b)

Giving them a reward

c)

Sentencing them to a punishment

d)

Ignoring their crime

10.

A horse begins to "canter" across a field. How would you describe the horse's movement?

a)

Walking slowly

b)

Running at full speed

c)

Moving at a moderate, easy pace between a walk and a gallop

d)

Standing still