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Practice Quiz 5

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the word "manuscript"?

a)

A person who is walking in a city

b)

The original copy of a play, book, piece of music, etc., before it has been printed

c)

Water that falls to the ground as rain, snow, hail, sleet, etc.

d)

The base of a column or other tall object

2.

Which word means "to slow the movement, progress, or action of someone or something"?

a)

Manipulate

b)

Impede

c)

Capitulate

d)

Maneuver

3.

What does "pedestrian" refer to?

a)

A person who is walking in a city, along a road, etc.

b)

The base of a column or other tall object

c)

Doing or involving hard physical work

d)

Water that falls to the ground as rain, snow, hail, sleet, etc.

4.

Which word describes "to attract and hold the attention of someone by being interesting, pretty, etc."?

a)

Capitulate

b)

Captivate

c)

Maneuver

d)

Manual

5.

If someone is operating a machine with their hands, which word best describes this action?

a)

Manual

b)

Pedestal

c)

Precipitation

d)

Impede

6.

Which word would you use to describe rain, snow, hail, or sleet falling to the ground?

a)

Pedestal

b)

Precipitation

c)

Manuscript

d)

Maneuver

7.

If someone gives up in a competition and admits the other side has won, which word describes this action?

a)

Capitulate

b)

Manipulate

c)

Captivate

d)

Impede

8.

Which word means "to move or control something with your hands or by using a machine; to deal with or control someone or something in a clever and usually selfish way"?

a)

Maneuver

b)

Manipulate

c)

Manual

d)

Pedestal

9.

A famous athlete is admired and respected by many people. Which word from the list could be used to describe the position of this athlete in society?

a)

Pedestal

b)

Pedestrian

c)

Precipitation

d)

Manuscript

10.

A driver skillfully avoids obstacles on a busy road. Which word best describes the clever or skillful action or movement performed by the driver?

a)

Maneuver

b)

Impede

c)

Capitulate

d)

Captivate