WorksheetsUnfamiliar words and phrases
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 19mins
Read the text message exchange. What does the word ambiguous mean in this context?
Alex: 'See you later.'
Maria: 'Your message is so ambiguous! Later today? This week?'
Clear and specific
Unclear or having more than one meaning
Rude and disrespectful
Funny and clever
The word 'conductor' has multiple meanings. Match each sentence to the correct meaning of 'conductor' used in it.
The conductor checked everyone's tickets on the train.
The person in charge of a train
The orchestra's conductor raised her baton to begin the symphony.
The person who directs a musical group
Copper is an excellent conductor of electricity.
A material that allows heat or electricity to pass through
My new jacket is so versatile; I can wear it hiking, to a party, or just to school. Based on the examples, what does versatile mean?
Able to be used in many different ways
Expensive and stylish
Only suitable for one purpose
Uncomfortable but fashionable
Sort the following phrases into two categories: Literal Meaning or Figurative Meaning.
He has a heavy backpack.
She has a heavy heart.
The test was a piece of cake.
I ate a piece of cake.
To build the model airplane correctly, you have to be meticulous and follow every tiny step. What does meticulous mean?
Quick and careless
Creative and artistic
Very careful and precise
Loud and disruptive
Match each bolded word from the sentences to the description of its meaning or relationship to another word.
The old map was filled with obscure symbols that no one could decipher.
An antonym for 'clear' or 'obvious'.
His benevolent actions, such as donating to charity, showed his kind nature.
A synonym for 'kind' or 'charitable'.
Unlike his quiet twin, Mark was quite loquacious.
A synonym for 'talkative'.
The evidence presented was irrefutable, leaving no room for doubt.
An antonym for 'doubtful' or 'questionable'.
After years of training, reaching the summit of Mount Everest was the pinnacle, the highest point, of her climbing career. What type of context clue does the sentence provide for the word pinnacle?
A definition
An example
An antonym
A comparison
Which sentence uses the word season to mean 'to add flavor'?
My favorite season of the year is autumn.
The chef taught me how to season the soup with herbs.
We have season tickets to see the basketball team play.
After a long dry spell, the rainy season began.
The word run can mean many things. Sort the sentences into categories based on the meaning of run.
I saw him run across the park.
My aunt wants to run her own store.
Don't let the bathtub water run over.
We had to run to catch the train.
It takes a lot of work to run a restaurant.
Match each bolded word to its meaning, using the contrast clue provided in its sentence.
Unlike my quiet and reserved sister, I am quite loquacious.
Talkative
The desert is barren, while the jungle is teeming with life.
Empty; unable to support life
Some people feel lethargic in the morning, but I feel energetic.
Lacking energy; sluggish
In which sentence is the phrase 'a walk in the park' used figuratively?
For our daily exercise, my dog and I enjoy a walk in the park.
The map showed a new trail for a walk in the park.
After studying for weeks, the final exam was a walk in the park.
We planned a picnic and a walk in the park for Saturday.
The word 'light' has multiple meanings. Match each sentence to the correct meaning of 'light' used in it.
The box was surprisingly light.
Not heavy
Turn on the light so I can see.
A source of illumination
She wore a light shade of blue.
Pale in color
We decided to light a campfire.
To set fire to
Even after losing the first game, the team was resilient and came back to win the championship. What does resilient mean?
Able to recover quickly from difficulties
Easily defeated or discouraged
Angry about losing
Lacking in skill or talent
The word 'cold' can describe temperature or a person's feelings. Sort these phrases into the correct category.
a cold glance
an ice-cold soda
a cold, heartless person
the cold wind
giving someone the cold shoulder
It is prudent to save some of your allowance for a larger purchase later, instead of spending it all at once. What is the best meaning of prudent?
Acting with or showing care and thought for the future
Wasteful and careless
Difficult and complicated
Fun and exciting
