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Of Mice & Men Ch.3&4 Vocabulary

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the word "cultivator"?

a)

A person who creates art

b)

A machine or person that prepares land for crops

c)

Someone who studies plants

d)

A type of fertilizer

2.

Which word means "confused or puzzled"?

a)

Bemused

b)

Reverently

c)

Crestfallen

d)

Jeering

3.

What does "reverently" mean?

a)

With anger

b)

With deep respect

c)

With excitement

d)

With jealousy

4.

Which word refers to "mockery or ridicule"?

a)

Derision

b)

Subdue

c)

Aloof

d)

Fawning

5.

What is the meaning of "subdue"?

a)

To encourage

b)

To bring under control

c)

To ignore

d)

To celebrate

6.

Which word describes someone who is "emotionally distant or uninvolved"?

a)

Crestfallen

b)

Aloof

c)

Fawning

d)

Indignation

7.

What does "fawning" mean?

a)

Showing excessive affection or flattery

b)

Showing anger

c)

Showing sadness

d)

Showing confusion

8.

Which word means "sad and disappointed"?

a)

Jeering

b)

Crestfallen

c)

Bemused

d)

Subdue

9.

What is the meaning of "indignation"?

a)

Joyful excitement

b)

Anger at something unfair

c)

Deep respect

d)

Mockery

10.

Which word means "making fun of someone in a rude way"?

a)

Jeering

b)

Reverently

c)

Fawning

d)

Aloof

11.

Choose the sentence where "cultivator" is used correctly.

a)

The cultivator painted a beautiful landscape.

b)

The cultivator plowed the field before planting seeds.

c)

The cultivator sang a song to the crops.

d)

The cultivator wrote a poem about farming.

12.

Select the sentence that best demonstrates the meaning of "bemused".

a)

She was bemused by the complicated instructions.

b)

She was bemused by the loud music.

c)

She was bemused by her friend's happiness.

d)

She was bemused by the delicious food.

13.

Which sentence uses "reverently" correctly?

a)

He reverently mocked his teacher.

b)

He reverently bowed his head during the ceremony.

c)

He reverently shouted at his friend.

d)

He reverently ignored the rules.

14.

Identify the sentence that shows "derision".

a)

The crowd cheered with derision.

b)

The crowd laughed with derision at the failed performance.

c)

The crowd listened with derision.

d)

The crowd sang with derision.

15.

Which sentence best shows the meaning of "subdue"?

a)

She tried to subdue her excitement during the test.

b)

She tried to subdue her friend’s happiness.

c)

She tried to subdue her anger by yelling.

d)

She tried to subdue her sadness by laughing.

16.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses "aloof".

a)

He remained aloof from the group, not joining their conversation.

b)

He remained aloof by helping everyone.

c)

He remained aloof by laughing loudly.

d)

He remained aloof by being friendly.

17.

Which sentence best demonstrates "fawning" behavior?

a)

The student was fawning over the teacher, always complimenting her.

b)

The student was fawning by ignoring the teacher.

c)

The student was fawning by making fun of the teacher.

d)

The student was fawning by being rude.

18.

Read the scenario: After losing the game, Mark walked home slowly, his head down and shoulders slumped. Which vocabulary word best describes Mark’s mood?

a)

Bemused

b)

Crestfallen

c)

Jeering

d)

Aloof

19.

A student sees another student being treated unfairly and feels a strong sense of anger. Which word best describes this feeling?

a)

Indignation

b)

Reverently

c)

Fawning

d)

Subdue

20.

A group of students laughs loudly and rudely at a classmate’s mistake. Which word best describes their behavior?

a)

Jeering

b)

Reverently

c)

Bemused

d)

Crestfallen