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Unit 5 and 4 Vocab Practice

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the word "caption"?

a)

A law or order issued by an authority

b)

A title or brief explanation attached to an illustration or photo

c)

A large supply of something

d)

A building used for defense

2.

Which word means "to criticize or punish severely"?

a)

Chastise

b)

Ovation

c)

Loll

d)

Allot

3.

What does the word "embargo" refer to?

a)

A person who is the first to do something

b)

A ban on trade or other commercial activity

c)

A defect or flaw

d)

A type of celebration

4.

Which word best matches the definition: "a person's appearance or manner"?

a)

Mien

b)

Heritage

c)

Theme

d)

Citadel

5.

What is the meaning of "vilify"?

a)

To praise highly

b)

To speak or write about in an abusively negative way

c)

To assign or distribute

d)

To relax lazily

6.

Which word means "to assign or distribute in shares"?

a)

Allot

b)

Rebuke

c)

Deface

d)

Embark

7.

If someone is described as "benign," what does that mean?

a)

Hostile or aggressive

b)

Gentle and kind

c)

Uninterested or unconcerned

d)

Strict and harsh

8.

Which word refers to "a building used for defense or protection"?

a)

Citadel

b)

Glut

c)

Phenomenon

d)

Ovation

9.

Which word means "to express strong disapproval of"?

a)

Decree

b)

Deplore

c)

Loll

d)

Incense

10.

Which word best fits this sentence: "The scientist was a ______ in the field of renewable energy, being the first to develop solar panels for homes."

a)

Servile

b)

Pioneer

c)

Hindrance

d)

Fastidious

11.

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: "The teacher will ______ the students for not completing their homework."

a)

Rebuke

b)

Loll

c)

Allot

d)

Embark

12.

Which word would you use to describe someone who is "unconcerned or not interested" in something?

a)

Indifferent

b)

Fastidious

c)

Liberal

d)

Chastise

13.

If a person is "servile," how might they behave in a group project?

a)

Take charge and lead the group

b)

Follow others' instructions without question

c)

Refuse to participate

d)

Criticize everyone's ideas

14.

Which word would best describe a situation where there is "an excessive amount of food at a party"?

a)

Glut

b)

Defect

c)

Embargo

d)

Theme

15.

If a student "defaces" a school desk, what have they done?

a)

Cleaned it thoroughly

b)

Damaged or spoiled its appearance

c)

Decorated it with stickers

d)

Moved it to another room

16.

A student is asked to "cite" evidence from a text. What should they do?

a)

Ignore the text

b)

Provide a summary of the text

c)

Refer to specific parts of the text to support their answer

d)

Rewrite the text in their own words

17.

A country places an embargo on another nation. What might be a strategic reason for this action?

a)

To encourage more trade with that nation

b)

To punish the nation for political reasons or to force a change in behavior

c)

To celebrate a new alliance

d)

To increase the supply of goods

18.

How might a "hindrance" affect a team's ability to complete a project on time? Use reasoning in your answer.

a)

It would help the team finish faster

b)

It would have no effect

c)

It would slow down or obstruct the team's progress

d)

It would guarantee success

19.

If a person is described as "fastidious" about their work, what might this suggest about their approach to assignments? Use evidence from the meaning of the word.

a)

They are careless and disorganized

b)

They pay great attention to detail and are very careful

c)

They rush through tasks quickly

d)

They avoid doing work

20.

A news article includes a "caption" under a photograph. Why is this important for the reader? Use reasoning to support your answer.

a)

It provides a decorative element only

b)

It gives important information or context about the image

c)

It distracts from the main article

d)

It is required by law