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Eng 11 S-W (units 1-3) Book F

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which word means "strict, precise, and exacting"?

a)

simulate

b)

stringent

c)

surmise

d)

tenuous

2.

What is the meaning of "seditious"?

a)

Calm and composed

b)

Tending to incite rebellion

c)

Flattering in an insincere way

d)

Weak or slight

3.

Which word refers to the act of imitating or pretending?

a)

simulate

b)

transcend

c)

umbrage

d)

vitriolic

4.

Select the word that means "to go beyond the limits of something".

a)

surmise

b)

transcend

c)

wheedle

d)

unctuous

5.

Which word is used to describe someone who remains calm under pressure?

a)

sangfroid

b)

umbrage

c)

seditious

d)

vitriolic

6.

Choose the word that means "to guess or infer without sufficient evidence".

a)

surmise

b)

simulate

c)

stringent

d)

wheedle

7.

Which word best fits the following sentence? "The student's argument was so ______ that it failed to convince anyone."

a)

stringent

b)

tenuous

c)

unctuous

d)

transcend

8.

Identify the word that would best complete this sentence: "Her ______ remarks hurt the team's morale and created tension."

a)

vitriolic

b)

sangfroid

c)

simulate

d)

umbrage

9.

Which word would you use to describe someone who flatters others in an insincere or oily manner?

a)

unctuous

b)

seditious

c)

surmise

d)

stringent

10.

If someone takes offense at a comment, which word describes their reaction?

a)

umbrage

b)

sangfroid

c)

simulate

d)

transcend

11.

Which word would best describe a person who tries to persuade others by using flattery?

a)

wheedle

b)

surmise

c)

seditious

d)

stringent

12.

A teacher wants students to demonstrate "sangfroid" during a stressful exam. Which of the following strategies would best help students achieve this?

a)

Memorizing all vocabulary words

b)

Practicing deep breathing and staying calm

c)

Complaining about the difficulty

d)

Ignoring the exam instructions

13.

A student is accused of being "seditious" after posting on social media. What evidence would best support this accusation?

a)

The student posted a recipe for cookies

b)

The student encouraged others to rebel against school rules

c)

The student complimented the principal

d)

The student asked for more homework

14.

You are asked to "simulate" a scientific experiment in class. Which of the following actions best demonstrates this?

a)

Reading about the experiment in a textbook

b)

Pretending to conduct the experiment using models and data

c)

Ignoring the experiment instructions

d)

Writing a poem about the experiment

15.

A friend tells you a story that seems "tenuous." How would you determine if their story is credible?

a)

Accept it without question

b)

Ask for more details and supporting evidence

c)

Ignore the story

d)

Repeat the story to others