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WMMM: Chapters 1-12

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

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1.

Which sentence best shows the meaning of reverence?

a)

The crowd shouted in playful tones at the elder

b)

The crowd ignored the elder and kept walking

c)

The crowd argued loudly about the elder’s coat

d)

The crowd bowed with deep respect to the elder

2.

What is the best definition of anguish?

a)

Polite respect shown in public

b)

Mild worry that fades quickly

c)

Extreme suffering or deep distress

d)

Quiet regret for a small mistake

3.

Which word correctly completes the sentence: She spoke ___ when she apologized for breaking the vase.

a)

reverence

b)

rueful

c)

ruefully

d)

anguish

4.

Choose the sentence that uses rueful correctly as an adjective.

a)

He apologized ruefully to the librarian

b)

They showed reverence by whispering

c)

He looked rueful after forgetting her birthday

d)

She felt anguish when the storm arrived

5.

Which statement best explains the difference between anguish and rueful?

a)

Rueful is stronger pain than anguish

b)

Anguish is deep pain, while rueful is feeling sorry

c)

Rueful is a noun, while anguish is only a verb

d)

Anguish and rueful both mean deep respect

6.

Which sentence shows a correct use of anguish as a noun?

a)

They anguish the broken window quickly

b)

He walked anguish across the playground

c)

Her face was full of anguish after the news

d)

The anguish melody filled the room

7.

Which sentence best shows the meaning of shabby?

a)

The tools seemed sturdy and well built

b)

The garden bloomed with fresh, bright flowers

c)

The coat looked worn-out with torn elbows

d)

He polished the shiny, new bicycle carefully

8.

Which word is the best synonym for plaintive?

a)

joyful

b)

mournful

c)

boastful

d)

carefree

9.

Adding -ly to plaintive changes it to plaintively. What does plaintively mean?

a)

in a cheerful and lively manner

b)

in a loud and angry manner

c)

in a sad and mournful manner

d)

in a quick and careless manner

10.

Resentment most nearly means

a)

gentle forgiveness after an apology

b)

bitter anger about unfair treatment

c)

quiet worry about a small problem

d)

calm acceptance of a mistake

11.

Which situation is the best example of paying tribute?

a)

Sending thanks and a gift to honor a teacher

b)

Complaining about a tough homework assignment

c)

Bragging about winning without teammates

d)

Ignoring a friend’s help during a project

12.

In a story, which sentence uses delicacy correctly?

a)

They served a special treat at the festival

b)

The shoes were sturdy and waterproof

c)

The library stayed silent all afternoon

d)

The thunderstorm was loud and scary