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U18 - Reactions

Total questions: 46

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which word best matches each definition?

disappointed because you have discovered that someone or something is not as good as you believed

a)

disgusted

b)

disillusioned

c)

resentful

d)

glum

2.

Which word best matches each definition?

to laugh quietly, especially in a private or secret way

a)

chuckle

b)

giggle

c)

grin

d)

smirk

3.

Which word best matches each definition?

to smile widely, showing your teeth

a)

chuckle

b)

grin

c)

smirk

d)

gloat

4.

Which word best matches each definition?

to smile in an unpleasant way because you are pleased with yourself or someone else’s bad luck

a)

smirk

b)

grin

c)

chuckle

d)

moan

5.

Which word best matches each definition?

a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval for someone or something you find unpleasant or wrong

a)

contentment

b)

disgust

c)

resentment

d)

terror

6.

Which word best matches each definition?

to feel angry or upset about a situation or about something that someone has done, especially because you think it is unfair

a)

prevent

b)

rejoice

c)

resent

d)

avoid

7.

Which word best matches each definition?

a situation in which nothing changes or improves

a)

inertia

b)

apathy

c)

behaviour

d)

consequence

8.

Which word best matches each definition?

to laugh in a silly way because you are amused, nervous, or embarrassed

a)

chuckle

b)

giggle

c)

mock

d)

grin

9.

Which word best matches each definition?

to show that you are proud or happy about your own success or someone else’s failure

a)

mock

b)

gloat

c)

grin

d)

rejoice

10.

Which word best matches each definition?

a movement that needs care or skill to achieve

a)

tactic

b)

manoeuvre

c)

conduct

d)

behaviour

11.

Which word best matches each definition?

to make fun of someone, usually by copying what they say or do

a)

mock

b)

moan

c)

grin

d)

chuckle

12.

Which word best matches each definition?

to complain about something in a way that annoys people

a)

moan

b)

gloat

c)

resent

d)

snap

13.

Which word best matches each definition?

to feel or show great happiness about something

a)

rejoice

b)

grin

c)

chuckle

d)

sympathise

14.

Which word best matches each definition?

a brief look at someone or something

a)

glance

b)

glimpse

c)

peep

d)

peer

15.

Which word best matches each definition?

to show that you understand how someone feels about something

a)

sympathise

b)

acknowledge

c)

comfort

d)

prevent

16.

Which word best matches each definition?

to stop something from happening or stop someone from doing something

a)

prevent

b)

avoid

c)

handle

d)

neglect

17.

Which word best matches each definition?

determined in character, action, or ideas

a)

resolute

b)

cross

c)

impatient

d)

resolvable

18.

Which word best matches each definition?

a feeling of extreme fear

a)

disgust

b)

terror

c)

consequence

d)

fearfulness

19.

Complete using the words in the boxes in the correct form.

It's not very good …………..to eat with your mouth open, Timothy.

behaviour / manners



(a)  

20.

Complete using the words in the boxes in the correct form.

I expect very good……………from all of you while I'm out of the classroom.

behaviour / manners

(a)  

21.

Complete using the words in the boxes in the correct form.

There's no way you can ………….me from seeing my friends!

avoid / prevent

(a)  

22.

Complete using the words in the boxes in the correct form.

Let's………….the city center as there'll be loads of traffic.

avoid / prevent

(a)  

23.

Complete using the words in the boxes in the correct form.

The girls were……………excitedly in their room - it was extremely irritating!

chuckle / giggle

(a)  

24.

Complete using the words in the boxes in the correct form.

He occasionally……………quietly to himself as he read the letter.

chuckle / giggle

(a)  

25.

Complete using the words in the boxes in the correct form.

The boys were………….after the film so I think they had a good time.

grin / smirk

(a)  

26.

Complete using the words in the boxes in the correct form.

Stop…………….in such an unpleasant way. Just because you won the game

doesn't make you better than me, you know!

grin / smirk 

(a)  

27.

Complete using the words in the boxes in the correct form.

I………something through the window but I've got no idea what it was.

glance / glimpse

(a)  

28.

Complete using the words in the boxes in the correct form.

Terry ………….. at the clock and realized he was late.

glance / glimpse

(a)  

29.

Complete using the words in the boxes in the correct form.

The window was so dirty we had to ………….through it to see inside.

peep / peer

(a)  

30.

Complete using the words in the boxes in the correct form.

Don't…………...! Keep your eyes closed or it'll ruin the surprise.

peep / peer

(a)  

31.

Complete using the words in the boxes in the correct form.

I'm………….. It's boring just sitting here. Let's go out for a walk

cross / fed up

(a)  

32.

Complete using the words in the boxes in the correct form.

Mr Jenkins was so………….. when he heard the news he went red with anger.

cross / fed up

(a)  

33.

Complete using the words in the boxes in the correct form.

I'm going to have to use some underhand…………to get Adam to agree.

manoeuvre / tactic

(a)  

34.

Complete using the words in the boxes in the correct form.

acknowledge / agonize / comfort / disgust / moan / rejoice / resent

I've been………….over this decision for ages but I've definitely made my mind up now



(a)  

35.

Complete using the words in the boxes in the correct form.

acknowledge / agonize / comfort / disgust / moan / rejoice / resent

The whole country was out on the streets (a)   when they won the World Cup. 

36.

Complete using the words in the boxes in the correct form.

acknowledge / agonize / comfort / disgust / moan / rejoice / resent

Do you at least (a)   that not everyone thinks about things the same way you do?

37.

Complete using the words in the boxes in the correct form.

acknowledge / agonize / comfort / disgust / moan / rejoice / resent

I was in such pain I just lay in bed…………



(a)  

38.

Complete using the words in the boxes in the correct form.

acknowledge / agonize / comfort / disgust / moan / rejoice / resent

I'm (a)   with the way this company's dealt with this problem. I'm going to complain.

39.

Complete using the words in the boxes in the correct form.

acknowledge / agonize / comfort / disgust / moan / rejoice / resent

I do………the fact that Josh was promoted and I wasn't, yes.



(a)  

40.

Complete using the words in the boxes in the correct form.

acknowledge / agonize / comfort / disgust / moan / rejoice / resent

We all need to…………Joyce at such a difficult time for her.



(a)  

41.

Complete using the words in the boxes in the correct form.

disillusioned / glum / resolute

Monica's absolutely determined to get this law changed. I've never

seen her so ………… about anything before.



(a)  

42.

Complete using the words in the boxes in the correct form.

disillusioned / glum / resolute

You look a bit (a)   today. Is anything the matter?

43.

Complete using the words in the boxes in the correct form.

disillusioned / glum / resolute

Joe said he's so …………. with his job he's thinking of quitting.



(a)  

44.

Complete using the words in the boxes in the correct form.

apathy / consequence / dignity / inertia

No one knows exactly what the ………….. of this action will be.



(a)  

45.

Complete using the words in the boxes in the correct form.

apathy / consequence / dignity / inertia

I thought the Prime Minister handled her resignation speech with great ……….



(a)  

46.

Complete using the words in the boxes in the correct form.

apathy / consequence / dignity / inertia

There's just so much.…………… from young people these days when it comes

to politics. They're just not interested.



(a)