WorksheetsG7 M2 Vocab Quiz
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
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Class
Date
1.
1. Though laws were passed outlawing it, it took years to end segregation in public schools.
a)
Poor living conditions
b)
The teaching of moral values in secular places
c)
Separation of groups based on differences
d)
The exchange of cultural traditions
2.
2. The marginalization of women in the workforce has a long history.
a)
The process of giving equal opportunity
b)
The training of workers for new skills
c)
The act of excluding from a group
d)
The establishment of leadership roles
3.
3. The Navajos believe their language and land to be sacred.
a)
Hidden or difficult to understand
b)
Ancient or no longer in use
c)
Strong or difficult to destroy
d)
Holy or worthy of deep respect
4.
4. At least one catastrophic storm blasts through the Pacific islands every spring.
a)
Extremely destructive or disastrous
b)
Very brief but powerful
c)
Unpredictable and confusing
d)
Mild but long-lasting
5.
5. Mount Everest is known for its bleak and rocky landscape.
a)
Sharp, tall, and dangerous
b)
Cold, unwelcoming, and hopeless
c)
Dry, sandy, and lifeless
d)
Cloudy, dark, and mysterious
6.
6. Drive-in movies, once a delightful part of American culture, are becoming popular again.
a)
The study of art, music, and literature
b)
The beliefs, customs, and way of life of a group of people
c)
A place where people grow bacteria for scientific study
d)
A person’s level of education and manners
7.
7. She accused the political party of isolationism regarding the Syrian civil war.
a)
The act of sending help to foreign countries
b)
The belief that all countries should unite
c)
A strategy for controlling overseas trade
d)
A policy of avoiding involvement with other nations
8.
8. You can’t deny the patriotism of someone who displays the American flag 365 days a year.
a)
A desire to travel abroad
b)
Obsession with correct behavior
c)
Respect for military service
d)
Love and devotion to one’s country
9.
9. My motto is, “Life is short; eat dessert first.”
a)
A short phrase expressing a belief
b)
A humorous saying used in speeches
c)
A traditional story with a moral
d)
A rule created by a group
10.
10. General Whiskers, my cat, takes the offensive when people come over to visit.
a)
A shy or fearful attitude
b)
A forceful or attacking position
c)
A calm and patient response
d)
A friendly and playful mood
11.
11. The platoon planned to neutralize enemy territories throughout the country.
a)
To stop or make powerless
b)
To claim and occupy permanently
c)
To destroy completely
d)
To observe and report about
12.
12. A drunk driver pulverized Aunt Stella’s rose garden with his pickup truck.
a)
Covered completely with dirt
b)
Knocked over accidentally
c)
Flattened but left whole
d)
Crushed into tiny pieces
13.
1. The interrogation began when I came home after curfew.
What does interrogation mean?
a)
A. A request to wait before making an important decision
b)
B. A meeting for sharing opinions
c)
C. A record of events kept for legal reasons
d)
D. A formal questioning to get information
14.
2. She will not subordinate her desire to become a famous musician.
What does subordinate mean?
a)
A. To hide something to keep it from being noticed
b)
B. To place something in a lower position of importance
c)
C. To compare two ideas in order to judge them
d)
D. To change something to match what others expect
15.
3. In order to detain a suspect, police must have a strong reason.
What does detain mean?
a)
A. To torture someone to obtain information
b)
B. To watch and spy on someone without making contact
c)
C. To keep someone against their will and prevent them from leaving
d)
D. To provide someone with controlled access to an illegal substance
16.
4. They can talk to him and make promises, but words will not pacify him.
What does pacify mean?
a)
A. To confirm someone’s beliefs through clear proof
b)
B. To help someone understand a new perspective
c)
C. To distract someone with pleasant entertainment
d)
D. To calm someone down and reduce their anger
17.
5. When I have a bad day, I eat ice cream until I slip into oblivion.
What does oblivion mean?
a)
A. A moment of clarity when everything becomes obvious
b)
B. A feeling of excitement brought on by new ideas
c)
C. A state of being unaware or unable to remember
d)
D. A sense of longing created by happy memories of the past
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