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3.1 Vocabulary Practice #1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The teacher tried to __________ the upset student by speaking calmly and kindly.

a)

legalize

b)

mollify

c)

irritate

d)

vilify

2.

Maya posted a picture online, and Mason left mean comments that really hurt her feelings. If you __________ someone online with mean comments, it can really hurt their feelings.

a)

vilify

b)

border

c)

duplicate

d)

mollify

3.

Emma finished her homework and wanted to give a copy to her friend. When you __________ your homework, you make an exact copy of it.

a)

mollify

b)

duplicate

c)

vilify

d)

change

4.

Which sentence correctly uses the word vaporize?

a)

The magician claimed he could vaporize a cup of water right before our eyes.

b)

The students vaporized the pencils to write their essays.

c)

The chickens vaporized before eating feed in the courtyard.

d)

The tennis player vaporized the ball before winning.

5.

Ethan and Mia are traveling and notice that the river forms a natural __________ between the two countries.

a)

vaporize

b)

mollify

c)

duplicate

d)

border

6.

Charlotte wants her coffee machine to start brewing coffee every morning at 7 AM without her having to press any buttons. To achieve this, she would most likely:

a)

stylize

b)

duplicate

c)

automate

d)

minimize

7.

Elijah is working on a science project and needs to make sure his results are accurate. Which word means to check if something is true or correct?

a)

validate

b)

vaporize

c)

mollify

d)

duplicate

8.

Divya is an artist who takes ordinary objects and changes the way they look to make them more creative. What is Divya trying to do?

a)

automate

b)

stylize

c)

border

d)

vilify

9.

Rachel is looking for a place to stay while she attends college. She finds a house where she can pay to live and eat with the family. Rachel would be considered a __________ in this situation.

a)

boarder

b)

border

c)

duplicate

d)

mollify

10.

Priya notices that her friend is upset about a serious issue, but she tells her, "It's not a big deal, don't worry about it." When Priya does this, she is trying to:

a)

validate

b)

minimize

c)

automate

d)

stylize

11.

What is the difference between a "border" and a "boarder"?

a)

A border is a line between countries, while a boarder is someone who pays to live in someone's house.

b)

A border is a type of decoration, while a boarder is a type of furniture.

c)

A border is a type of food, while a boarder is a type of animal.

d)

A border and a boarder mean the same thing.

12.

At a local factory, the inventor decided to _________ the assembly process, increasing both speed and efficiency in the workplace.

a)

automate

b)

decorate

c)

complicate

d)

ignore

13.

Fiona, a well-known artist, released her latest exhibition. The critic's harsh review seemed designed to __________ Fiona's reputation.

a)

stylize

b)

automate

c)

vilify

d)

validate

14.

To ensure the experiment's results, the scientist needed to __________ the data with additional tests.

a)

validate

b)

minimize

c)

automate

d)

stylize

15.

The architect chose to __________ the building's design, giving it a modern, unique appearance.

a)

stylize

b)

vilify

c)

minimize

d)

automate

16.

The student was careful not to __________ the complexity of the historical event in her essay.

a)

minimize

b)

validate

c)

automate

d)

stylize

17.

Liam wanted his painting to stand out in the school art show. He stylized his piece of art to make it unique from the others by:

a)

Using unique colors, techniques, or forms to create a distinctive look.

b)

Copying the style of another famous artist exactly.

c)

Leaving the artwork unfinished on purpose.

d)

Making the artwork as realistic as possible without any personal touch.

18.

Ben is working on a software project and needs to ensure that the data entered by users is correct and meets all requirements. Fill in the blank: Ben needs to _______ the data.

a)

automate

b)

vilify

c)

validate

d)

stylize

19.

The boarder paid rent to stay in the guest room. What does the word 'boarder' mean in this sentence?

a)

A person who pays to stay in someone else's house

b)

A person who duplicates something

c)

A person who vaporizes something

d)

A person who owns the house

20.

Madi is working in a laboratory where many tasks have recently been automated. What is one potential downside of automation in scientific research that Madi might encounter?

a)

It increases the need for human jobs.

b)

It limits accuracy and speed.

c)

It may reduce the need for human jobs and limit oversight if something goes wrong.

d)

It eliminates the need for scientific research.