WorksheetsEng 11 S-W (units 1-3) Book F
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which word means "strict, precise, and exacting"?
simulate
stringent
surmise
tenuous
What is the meaning of "seditious"?
Calm and composed
Tending to incite rebellion
Flattering in an insincere way
Weak or slight
Which word refers to the act of imitating or pretending?
simulate
transcend
umbrage
vitriolic
Select the word that means "to go beyond the limits of something".
surmise
transcend
wheedle
unctuous
Which word is used to describe someone who remains calm under pressure?
sangfroid
umbrage
seditious
vitriolic
Choose the word that means "to guess or infer without sufficient evidence".
surmise
simulate
stringent
wheedle
Which word best fits the following sentence? "The student's argument was so ______ that it failed to convince anyone."
stringent
tenuous
unctuous
transcend
Identify the word that would best complete this sentence: "Her ______ remarks hurt the team's morale and created tension."
vitriolic
sangfroid
simulate
umbrage
Which word would you use to describe someone who flatters others in an insincere or oily manner?
unctuous
seditious
surmise
stringent
If someone takes offense at a comment, which word describes their reaction?
umbrage
sangfroid
simulate
transcend
Which word would best describe a person who tries to persuade others by using flattery?
wheedle
surmise
seditious
stringent
A teacher wants students to demonstrate "sangfroid" during a stressful exam. Which of the following strategies would best help students achieve this?
Memorizing all vocabulary words
Practicing deep breathing and staying calm
Complaining about the difficulty
Ignoring the exam instructions
A student is accused of being "seditious" after posting on social media. What evidence would best support this accusation?
The student posted a recipe for cookies
The student encouraged others to rebel against school rules
The student complimented the principal
The student asked for more homework
You are asked to "simulate" a scientific experiment in class. Which of the following actions best demonstrates this?
Reading about the experiment in a textbook
Pretending to conduct the experiment using models and data
Ignoring the experiment instructions
Writing a poem about the experiment
A friend tells you a story that seems "tenuous." How would you determine if their story is credible?
Accept it without question
Ask for more details and supporting evidence
Ignore the story
Repeat the story to others
