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(3) Vocab 35- 39

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which definition best matches the adjective "hostile" as used in academic vocabulary?

a)

helpful, supportive

b)

harmful, dangerous

c)

neutral, indifferent

d)

playful, lighthearted

2.

Select all words that are synonyms of "hostile."

a)

aggressive

b)

malicious

c)

sympathetic

d)

friendly

3.

Match each term to its relationship with "hostile."

a)

aggressive

1.

synonym

b)

malicious

2.

synonym

c)

sympathetic

3.

antonym

d)

friendly

4.

antonym

4.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses "hostile" in context.

a)

The librarian’s tone was hostile, making the students feel unsafe.

b)

The sunrise was hostile, warming the beach gently.

c)

Her friendly, sympathetic advice sounded hostile and reassuring.

d)

The team celebrated a hostile victory with smiles and kindness.

5.

Which definition best matches the verb "expose" as used in academic vocabulary?

a)

To reveal or unmask

b)

To decorate or embellish

c)

To delay or postpone

d)

To secure or lock away

6.

Select all synonyms of "expose" from the list provided.

a)

uncover

b)

disguise

c)

mask

d)

unmask

7.

Match each term to its relationship with "expose."

a)

uncover

1.

synonym

b)

unmask

2.

synonym

c)

disguise

3.

antonym

d)

mask

4.

antonym

8.

In the sentence "The emails sent to the journalist exposed the company's corruption," what did the emails do?

a)

They hid the wrongdoing from the public

b)

They revealed the wrongdoing to others

c)

They praised the company's ethical actions

d)

They deleted evidence of misconduct

9.

Based on the vocabulary bank, which definition best fits the adjective "perpetual"?

a)

temporary, short-lived

b)

continuous, everlasting

c)

occasional, intermittent

d)

seasonal, periodic

10.

Select all synonyms of "perpetual" from the list below.

a)

eternal

b)

endless

c)

seasonal

d)

recurrent

11.

Match each word to its relationship with "perpetual."

a)

eternal

1.

synonym

b)

seasonal

2.

antonym

c)

recurrent

3.

antonym

d)

endless

4.

synonym

12.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses "perpetual" as defined in the vocabulary bank.

a)

The once-a-year festival created a perpetual crowd that lasted only one afternoon.

b)

After fixing the leak, the perpetual drip finally stopped for good.

c)

Her perpetual dedication to practice resulted in steady improvement over many years.

d)

They enjoyed a perpetual vacation that occurred every summer and ended after two weeks.

13.

Based on the vocabulary bank, what is the best definition of the verb "contradict"? Choose the most accurate option.

a)

to be in contrast with

b)

to strongly agree with

c)

to add more detail to

d)

to remain neutral about

14.

Select all synonyms of "contradict" listed in the vocabulary bank.

a)

oppose

b)

refute

c)

agree (with)

d)

concur

15.

Match each term with its relationship to "contradict" as presented in the vocabulary bank.

a)

Synonyms

1.

oppose, refute

b)

Antonyms

2.

agree (with), concur

c)

Example sentence action

3.

The camera footage contradicts his alibi.

16.

Which sentence correctly uses "contradict" as a verb in a context similar to the vocabulary example?

a)

The witness’s statement contradicts the report, showing they do not align.

b)

The witness’s statement contradict is clear and concise.

c)

The witness’s statement contradiction was unexpected.

d)

The witness’s statement concurs with the report, confirming it.

17.

Which option best defines the noun “discrepancy” as used in academic English?

a)

a close likeness or similarity

b)

an inconsistency or difference

c)

a minor error in spelling

d)

a sudden increase in quantity

18.

Select all synonyms of “discrepancy.”

a)

disparity

b)

resemblance

c)

variance

d)

similarity

19.

Match each term with its relationship to “discrepancy.”

a)

disparity

1.

synonym

b)

variance

2.

synonym

c)

similarity

3.

antonym

d)

resemblance

4.

antonym

20.

In the sentence, “There was a discrepancy between the amount of sales and the profits,” what does the word “discrepancy” most nearly indicate?

a)

the sales and profits were identical

b)

there was an inconsistency or difference between figures

c)

profits were clearly explained in detail

d)

sales increased at the same rate as profits