Wordly Wise 3000, Book 5, Lesson 10 Test
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- 1.Which word is the best synonym for yearned?
- A.
Dislike
- B.
Longing
- C.
Strongly desired
- D.
Wanted
- 2.Which sentence has the best synonym for yearning?
- A.
Mary was longing to go outside and play.
- B.
Mary desired a hat.
- C.
Mary liked playing outside.
- D.
Mary was excited about the dog.
- 3.I was filled with yearning for my mother while I was away visiting my grandmother.
- A.
In this sentence "yearning" means I "wished for" my mother.
- B.
In this sentence "yearning" means I "hoped for" my mother.
- C.
In this sentence "yearning" means I "longed for" my mother.
- 4.`Which sentence uses the best synonym for superior?
- A.
Mr. King thinks his brand of milkshake is the worst.
- B.
Mr. King thinks his brand of milkshake is chunkier.
- C.
Mr. King thinks his brand of milkshake is fine.
- D.
Mr. King thinks his brand of milkshake is best.
- E.
Mr. King thinks his brand of milkshake is eaten more.
- 5.Choose the sentence that best uses the word superior.
- A.
People in the Olympics are great at their sport.
- B.
The president is higher than the vice president.
- C.
Dogs are better than cats.
- 6.Which two words in which sentence is a synonm of superior?
- A.
Jim thought the little girl was smart.
- B.
That dog is really intelligent.
- C.
When Sally broke the copy machine, she had to tell her boss, Mrs. Martin.
- 7.Which sentence uses the synonm for reluctant correctly?
- A.
We were eager to take the trip.
- B.
We were anxious to take the trip.
- C.
We were unwilling to take the trip.
- D.
We were anxious to take the trip.
- 8.Which group of words in which sentence is a synonym of reluctant?
- A.
We loved the symphony.
- B.
We didn't want to leave.
- C.
We prepared the dishes before we left the house.
- D.
Karen was angry that she had to leave the party early.
- E.
Dan was sad to see the rain stop.
- 9.Skiing is one of Bob's pursuits.
- A.
In this sentence "pursuits" means "to follow after".
- B.
In this sentence "pursuits" means "an activity, as a job or sport, that someone takes part in".
- C.
In this sentence "pursuits" means "to race".
- D.
In this sentence "pursuits" means "to seek".
- 10.Jake didn't want to pursue the deer so deep into the woods during the hunt.
- A.
In this sentence "pursue" means "to race".
- B.
In this sentence "pursuits" means "to seek".
- C.
In this sentence "pursuits" means "to chase".
- 11.Photography is one of David's pursuits. Which word is the best synonym for the underlined word.
- A.
Skills
- B.
Classes
- C.
Hobbies
- D.
Dislikes
- 12.The police pursued the reckless driver down the street and across the bridge. What is the best synonym for the underlined word as used in this sentence.
- A.
Carried
- B.
Ran
- C.
Followed
- D.
Chased
- 13.What does indirect mean?
- A.
Prompt
- B.
Careful
- C.
Incorrect
- D.
Direct
- E.
Evade
- 14.What are the best synonyms for evade?
- A.
Avoid
- B.
Dodge
- C.
Skip
- D.
Escape
- E.
Wait
- 15.Which is the correct use of the word evade?
- A.
Bob tends to avoid his responsibilities.
- B.
Bob doesn't like his responsibilities.
- 16.Which is the correct use of the word evade?
- A.
Kimberly didn't choose to answer the question.
- B.
Kimberly carefully skirted around the question.
- 17.Susie gave her teacher an evasive answer. Which word is the synonym for the underlined word?
- A.
Careful
- B.
Prompt
- C.
Careless
- D.
Incorrect
- E.
Indirect
- 18.They liberated the cat from the barbed wire fence. Which word is a synonym for the underlined word?
- A.
Released
- B.
Moved
- C.
Freed
- D.
Helped
- E.
Captured
- 19.He felt liberated. Which synonym best describes the underlined word?
- A.
Happy
- B.
Moody
- C.
Silly
- D.
Free
- E.
Unavailable
- 20.She was ready when he came to pick her up. Which word is the best synonum to describe the underlined words?
- A.
Happy
- B.
Moody
- C.
Looking
- D.
Working
- E.
Available
- 21.There were numerous metro stops on the way to the event. Choose the synonym that best describes the underlined word.
- A.
Few
- B.
Couple
- C.
Many
- 22.I just want to give all of my money to the poor. Choose the word that best describes this sentence.
- A.
Help
- B.
Free
- C.
Donate
- D.
Love
- 23.People across the country donated food and clothing to the hurricane victims. Which synonym best describes the underlined word?
- A.
Sent
- B.
Carried
- C.
Gave
- D.
Gathered
- 24.What does it mean to be in bondage?
- 25.What does it mean to establish?
- 26.How can you oppose something?
- A.
By playing against someone in a game
- B.
By not agreeing with someone
- C.
By doing what someone asks you to do
- D.
By taking your time
- 27.You can't prohibit me from smoking here. Which phrase best describes the underlined word?
- A.
To stop
- B.
Forbid by law
- C.
Carefully consider
- D.
Choose not to
- 28.How can you reassure someone?
- A.
By yelling at them
- B.
By giving them a Teddy Bear
- C.
By patting them on the back and saying, "it's going to be okay, don't worry"
- D.
By saying comforting words
- 29.What would be an occasion for celebrating?
- A.
A death
- B.
A race
- C.
A wedding
- 30.We argue on occasion. What is the best synonym for the underlined word?
- A.
All of the time
- B.
Never
- C.
Frequently
- D.
Infrequently
- 31.In a sport game, who is the opposition?
- A.
Your team
- B.
The spectators
- C.
The other team
- D.
The judges
- 32.What does it mean if tickets are available? Choose the correct answer.
- A.
They are hard to find
- B.
They are very expensive
- C.
They are easy to get
- D.
You can't have them
- 33.Select the best example of a donation.
- A.
A $1000 check
- B.
A $1,000 check given to the Red Cross charity organization
- C.
A charity
- D.
A report on money given away
- 34.What is the opposite of supporting an idea that someone has?
- A.
Studying the idea carefully
- B.
Working together with someone
- C.
Opposing the idea
- D.
Acting in support of the idea
- 35.What is the antonym for bondage?
- A.
Enslaved
- B.
Market
- C.
Keep
- D.
Freedom
- 36.What is the antonym for prohibit?
- A.
Forbid
- B.
Allow
- C.
Ignore
- D.
Mention
- E.
Stop
- 37.Park rules prohibit dogs from running loose with no leash. Choose the antonym for the underlined word.
- A.
Forbid
- B.
Don't allow
- C.
Ignore
- D.
Allow
- E.
Stop
- 38.Occasional refers to which of the following?
- A.
Patterns
- B.
Habits
- C.
Events
- D.
Time
- E.
Establishments
- 39.What is the antonym for "answered freely".
- A.
Right away
- B.
Without hesitation
- C.
Carefully
- D.
Evaded
- E.
Longed for
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