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WorksheetsVOCABULARY QUIZ
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 7mins
During a severe storm, Nora worried that her crops might perish. Choose the best meaning of the word perish.
to survive
to die or be destroyed
to run quickly
James just lost his favorite toy and feels woe. Which option best describes what James is experiencing?
extreme sadness or distress
joy and excitement
a small problem
Abigail sat by the lake, listening to the gentle sounds of nature. She felt a sense of tranquility. What does tranquility mean?
state of peace or calm
extreme chaos
anger
Olivia was walking down the street when suddenly the bus in front of her made a lurch. In context, lurch most nearly means:
sudden, uncontrolled movement
slow walking
to sleep deeply
Abigail was at a concert when suddenly the crowd started shouting and panicking over a minor technical issue. What is the best definition of hysteria in this situation?
exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion
calm and peaceful feeling
healthy living
Grace won a big award at school, but she didn't brag about it and stayed modest. Which choice best describes Grace's behavior?
modesty or lack of pride
arrogance
excitement
Grace wrote a poem and submitted it to a magazine without including her name. Her submission was considered:
unknown or unnamed
famous
bold and confident
Michael stood at the edge of the Grand Canyon, looking out over the vast landscape. He felt awed. What does 'awed' mean?
feeling of respect mixed with fear or wonder
feeling of boredom
feeling of sadness
Mia always chooses foods and activities that are wholesome. What does wholesome most nearly mean?
producing or promoting good health or moral well-being
dangerous or harmful
lazy or careless
Luna is reviewing a contract to see if it is legally or logically acceptable. She wants to make sure the contract is valid. What does 'valid' mean in this context?
legally or logically acceptable; well-founded
false
silly or meaningless
Olivia and her friends spent weeks preparing for the school talent show. After their performance, Olivia said, "It was sad that our performance in the competition didn't show the work we had done to prepare for it." Which word best replaces the underlined word in Olivia's sentence?
Theory
Hesitant
Unfortunate
Vaguely
Samuel has always believed that people can change for the better. He is faithful to this idea, even when others doubt it.
Choose the word that best replaces the underlined word in the sentence:
Dedicated
Civilized
Deserted
Theory
Avery was slow to accept the very small offer for her used smartphone. Choose the word that best replaces the underlined word in the sentence:
Reflect
Unfortunate
Hesitant
Dedicated
Abigail and Evelyn were exploring an old building. When they entered the old empty theater, they felt slightly nervous. Choose the word that best replaces the underlined word in the sentence:
Dedicated
Modest
Reflect
Deserted
Mia is deciding whether to go to the park. She says, "Perhaps I will go if it doesn't rain." Which word means about the same as perhaps?
always
maybe
certainly
later
Kai was invited to a birthday party and was supposed to arrive at 3 PM. As used below, which word means the same as arrive?
Kai was due to arrive at 3 PM.
leave
enter
appear
welcome
After the long hike, Ethan felt a sense of calm as he sat by the quiet river. Which word best replaces the underlined word in the sentence?
Tranquility
Hysteria
Woe
Lurch
When the teacher announced a surprise test, the students reacted with excitement. What is the best synonym for the underlined word?
Modesty
Sadness
Hysteria
Joy
Emma always tries to make choices that are beneficial for her health. What does beneficial most nearly mean?
Causing harm or danger
Unimportant or trivial
Producing good results or promoting well-being
Who won New Jersey's Governor Election last night?
Mikie Sherrill
Jack Ciattarelli
Vic Kaplan
Joanne Kuniansky
