WorksheetsWeek 9 Vocab Review
Total questions: 67
Worksheet time: 34mins
What does the root word 'plasm' mean?
shape
water
light
sound
Which of the following words is an example of the use of the root word 'plasm'?
Endoplasmic
Photosynthesis
Mitochondria
Ribosome
What does the root word 'Nota' mean?
mark
write
read
speak
Which of the following words is an example of a word using the root 'Nota'?
A) Notation
B) Biology
C) Geography
D) History
Fill in the blank: When the teacher handed me a copy of the class novel, it had a great bit of _______ in the margins.
notation
fabric
furniture
weather
What is the definition of 'negligent'? Fill in the blank: 'Negligent' is characterized by ________.
paying little attention to or failing to care for properly
showing great enthusiasm and care
being extremely cautious and attentive
demonstrating strong leadership qualities
Which of the following is an example of being negligent?
Completing your homework on time
Forgetting to lock the door when you leave
Carefully reading instructions before starting a task
Double-checking your work for errors
Which of the following is a synonym for 'negligent'?
A) Careful
B) Attentive
C) Careless
D) Cautious
Which of the following is an antonym for 'negligent'?
Lazy
Neglectful
Cautious
Careless
The image shows a car accident, which can happen if someone is ______ while driving, such as not paying attention or failing to follow safety rules.
negligent
careful
attentive
responsible
What is the definition of 'condolence'?
Sympathy with a person who has experienced pain, grief, or misfortune.
A celebration of someone's achievements.
A feeling of intense happiness.
A formal request for information.
Which of the following is an example of using the word 'condolence' in a sentence?
Jake paid his condolences to Mike after his dog died.
She showed indifference to the news.
He was filled with joy at the party.
They celebrated the victory together.
Which of the following is NOT a synonym of 'condolence'?
Sympathy
Regret
Pity
Cruelty
Fill in the blank: The antonyms of 'condolence' are indifference, cruelty, and ____.
unconcern
sympathy
compassion
empathy
Look at the image of a funeral. Which word best describes the act of expressing sympathy to someone who has lost a loved one?
Condolence
Celebration
Invitation
Reunion
What is the definition of empathy?
The ability to identify with or understand the perspective, experiences, or motivations of another individual.
The tendency to avoid social interactions and prefer solitude.
The process of making decisions based solely on logic and facts, without considering emotions.
The act of expressing one's own feelings without regard for others.
Which of the following is an example of empathy?
A) Tobin has a total lack of empathy for anybody.
B) Tobin always helps others.
C) Tobin ignores everyone.
D) Tobin is always angry.
Which of the following is a synonym for empathy?
Ruthlessness
Sympathy
Revenge
Retaliation
Which of the following is an antonym for empathy?
Compassion
Pity
Revenge
Sympathy
The baby on the right shows empathy by:
comforting the other baby
ignoring the other baby
taking a toy from the other baby
laughing at the other baby
What is the definition of 'irrevocably'?
In a way that is impossible to retract or revoke.
In a manner that is easily changed.
In a way that is temporary.
In a way that is uncertain.
Fill in the blank with the correct word: Jeff’s life was changed ________ after not making the basketball team.
irrevocably
temporarily
slightly
predictably
Which of the following is a synonym for 'irrevocably'?
fixed
irreversible
corrected
recovered
Which of the following is an antonym for 'irrevocably'?
irreplaceable
irreparable
fixed
irreversible
What is the definition of 'ineffably'?
In a way that cannot be expressed; indescribably or unutterably.
In a manner that is easily understood and explained.
With great anger or hostility.
In a repetitive and predictable way.
Fill in the blank with the correct word: I find it ___ sad that students fail classes by not turning in assignments.
ineffably
barely
loudly
hastily
Which of the following is a synonym for 'ineffably'?
definable
incredible
expressible
conceivable
Which of the following is an antonym for 'ineffably'?
indefinable
unspeakable
expressible
incredible
What is the definition of the word 'emulate'?
to imitate in order to equal or to excel.
to destroy completely.
to avoid or shun.
to make something worse.
Which of the following is an example sentence using the word 'emulate'?
Kids tend to emulate their parents.
The cat chased the mouse.
She forgot her homework at home.
The sun rises in the east.
Which of the following is NOT a synonym of 'emulate'?
copy
imitate
mimic
neglect
What is an antonym of 'emulate'?
neglect
imitate
copy
follow
What is the definition of 'reputable'?
having a good reputation; honorable.
difficult to understand; confusing.
extremely dangerous; hazardous.
lacking any value; worthless.
Which of the following is an example sentence using the word 'reputable'?
Marvel’s recent movies and shows seem less reputable due to them releasing too much content.
The cat jumped over the fence.
She likes to eat ice cream.
The sun rises in the east.
Which of the following is a synonym for 'reputable'?
common
distinguished
ordinary
unknown
Which of the following is an antonym for 'reputable'?
esteemed
eminent
ordinary
distinguished
What is the definition of the verb 'petition'? To petition means to ________.
make a formal request, usually in writing
refuse to participate in an event
give up something valuable
travel to a distant place
Which of the following is an example of the verb 'petition' used in a sentence?
Americans who moved west petitioned Congress for admission to the Union as states.
The dog barked loudly at the stranger.
She answered the phone quickly.
He gave his friend a gift.
Which of the following is a synonym for the verb 'petition'?
answer
ask
give
reply
Which of the following is an antonym for the verb 'petition'?
beseech
beg
answer
ask
What is the definition of the word 'exonerate'?
to free from blame.
to accuse of a crime.
to punish severely.
to ignore completely.
Which of the following is an example sentence using the word 'exonerate'?
The lawyer is hoping that he can exonerate his client.
The teacher exonerated the homework.
The chef exonerated the recipe.
The student exonerated the exam.
Which of the following is NOT a synonym of 'exonerate'?
absolve
acquit
condemn
discharge
Fill in the blank: The antonyms of 'exonerate' are _____, blame, convict.
condemn
praise
forgive
release
The person in the center is likely feeling which emotion after being exonerated?
Relief
Guilt
Anger
Confusion
What is the definition of 'Theme' in literature? Fill in the blank: The theme is ...
the message about life or human nature that writers share with readers
the sequence of events in a story
the time and place where a story occurs
the main character in a story
Which of the following is an example of a theme from Part 1 of The Odyssey?
The importance of friendship
Curiosity killed the cat
Hard work pays off
Honesty is the best policy
What is the definition of a universal theme in literature? Fill in the blank: A universal theme is when the theme of the text applies to people across cultures and time periods, or comments on what it means to be ____.
human
wealthy
famous
powerful
Which of the following is an example of a universal theme? Fill in the blank: One example is change and how people struggle with change in their lives. Another example is ____ and how people abuse power by oppressing other people.
power
friendship
nature
technology
Which of the following is a universal theme in literature?
Judgment
Weather
Technology
Transportation
Which of the following is a universal theme in literature?
Survival
Cooking
Shopping
Gardening
Which of the following is a universal theme in literature?
Peace and War
Sports
Fashion
Architecture
Which of the following is a universal theme in literature?
Love
Vehicles
Computers
Furniture
Which of the following is a universal theme in literature?
Heroism
Painting
Cooking
Shopping
Which of the following is a universal theme in literature?
Good and Evil
Gardening
Technology
Sports
Which of the following is a universal theme in literature?
Circle of Life
Shopping
Fashion
Vehicles
Which of the following is a universal theme in literature?
Suffering
Computers
Architecture
Cooking
Which of the following is a universal theme in literature?
Deception
Gardening
Technology
Sports
Which of the following is a universal theme in literature?
Coming of Age
Shopping
Painting
Vehicles
What is the definition of characterization? Fill in the blank: Characterization is the way a writer creates and develops characters’ ________.
personalities
settings
plots
conflicts
Which of the following is an example of characterization?
Homer describes Odysseus as being brave, cunning, and strong.
The setting is a dark and stormy night.
The plot involves a treasure hunt.
The theme is friendship.
What is the definition of 'Main Idea'? Fill in the blank: The main idea is the most important concept the writer wants readers to _________.
understand
ignore
forget
question
Which of the following best describes the main idea of the passage 'Is Survival Selfish'?
A) People always act heroically in crises.
B) In extreme crises, people either hold it together or fall apart, and there is no telling who the heroes will be until danger strikes.
C) Survival is always selfish.
D) Danger never brings out heroes.
Fill in the blank: The main idea tells what the story is mostly _______.
about
written
drawn
forgotten
What is the definition of 'Details'? Fill in the blank: Details are facts, reasons, and examples that ______ or explain the main idea.
support
ignore
contradict
weaken
What is the definition of 'Main Idea'?
The evidence that supports the main idea
What the text is about
The title of the text
The conclusion of the text
According to the example, in 'Is Survival Selfish?', what does the author provide to support the main idea?
The author gives many examples of people in survival situations that can serve as details for the main idea of the essay.
The author only uses statistics to support the main idea.
The author relies solely on personal opinions without any examples.
The author provides a summary of unrelated events to support the main idea.
