Wordly Wise - Book 6, Lesson 9

31 Questions | By MsMelton

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Multiple choice test.

Questions and Answers

1.

Find a SYNONYM for each underlined word. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.Molasses may be a substitute for brown sugar.
- A.
  
  Supplement
- B.
  
  Ingredient
- C.
  
  Replacement
- D.
  
  Term
2.

Find a SYNONYM for each underlined word. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.The world's rainforests are diminishing.
- A.
  
  Expanding
- B.
  
  Shrinking
- C.
  
  Deteriorating
- D.
  
  Withering
3.

Find a SYNONYM for each underlined word. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.Some chemicals contaminate water.
- A.
  
  Pollute
- B.
  
  dye
- C.
  
  Filter
- D.
  
  Disinfect
4.

Find a SYNONYM for each underlined word. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.The tundra sustains a limited variety of wildlife.
- A.
  
  Welcomes
- B.
  
  Encloses
- C.
  
  Shelters
- D.
  
  Supports
5.

Find a SYNONYM for each underlined word. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.The path along the cliffs is perilous.
- A.
  
  Scenic
- B.
  
  Dangerous
- C.
  
  Windy
- D.
  
  Secure
6.

Find a SYNONYM for each underlined word. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.We should conserve our wilderness areas.
- A.
  
  Explore
- B.
  
  Map
- C.
  
  Preserve
- D.
  
  Appreciate
7.

Find a SYNONYM for each underlined word. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.Her exotic vacation plans encouraged extravagance.
- A.
  
  Banking
- B.
  
  Saving
- C.
  
  Budgeting
- D.
  
  Overspending
8.

Find an ANTONYM for each underlined word. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.The program host aggravates the viewers.
- A.
  
  Captivates
- B.
  
  Irritates
- C.
  
  Ignores
- D.
  
  Silences
9.

Find an ANTONYM for each underlined word. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.A new grade school is vital.
- A.
  
  Unplanned
- B.
  
  Unnecessary
- C.
  
  Required
- D.
  
  Important
10.

Find an ANTONYM for each underlined word. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.Hospitals must guard against contamination.
- A.
  
  Knowledge
- B.
  
  Carefulness
- C.
  
  Emergencies
- D.
  
  Cleanliness
11.

Find an ANTONYM for each underlined word. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.Carlos made drastic changes in his life.
- A.
  
  Unneeded
- B.
  
  Foolish
- C.
  
  Modest
- D.
  
  Dramatic
12.

Find an ANTONYM for each underlined word. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.Stephanie is resourceful in a crisis.
- A.
  
  Aggressive
- B.
  
  Grim
- C.
  
  Positive
- D.
  
  Helpless
13.

Find an ANTONYM for each underlined word. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.The dictator continued to accumulate wealth.
- A.
  
  Distribute
- B.
  
  Add
- C.
  
  Reveal
- D.
  
  Praise
14.

Choose the BEST way to complete each sentence or answer each question. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.What would be an aggravation to a mail carrier?
- A.
  
  Post cards
- B.
  
  Snarling dogs
- C.
  
  A new mail truck
- D.
  
  A shorter route
15.

Choose the BEST way to complete each sentence or answer each question. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.A vital personality is
- A.
  
  Breathing
- B.
  
  Clever.
- C.
  
  Spirited.
- D.
  
  Imaginative.
16.

Choose the BEST way to complete each sentence or answer each question. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.What could be substituted for a rain hat?
- A.
  
  An umbrella
- B.
  
  A pair of rain boots
- C.
  
  A rain storm
- D.
  
  Windshield wipers
17.

Choose the BEST way to complete each sentence or answer each question. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.If there are impurities in water, it means that the water contains
- A.
  
  Flavorings.
- B.
  
  Small amounts of dirt.
- C.
  
  Carbonation.
- D.
  
  Sugar.
18.

Choose the BEST way to complete each sentence or answer each question. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.The necklace was an extravagance. An extravagance is
- A.
  
  A purchase you can't afford.
- B.
  
  An item that does not meet a basic need.
- C.
  
  An item that is beautifully made.
- D.
  
  An item you have been saving for.
19.

Choose the BEST way to complete each sentence or answer each question. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.Peril is involved in pearl diving. Peril means
- A.
  
  Skillfulness.
- B.
  
  Bravery.
- C.
  
  Danger.
- D.
  
  Control.
20.

Choose the BEST way to complete each sentence or answer each question. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.The lost hiker drew on all his resources. Resources are
- A.
  
  Savings in the bank.
- B.
  
  Water and minerals.
- C.
  
  Skills at dealing with problems.
- D.
  
  Family and friends.
21.

Choose the BEST way to complete each sentence or answer each question. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.A substitute pitcher is someone who is
- A.
  
  Not as good as the regular pitcher.
- B.
  
  Filling in for the regular pitcher.
- C.
  
  Better than the regular pitcher.
- D.
  
  On the opposite team.
22.

Choose the BEST way to complete each sentence or answer each question. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.Perpetual is to time as
- A.
  
  Calendar is to clock.
- B.
  
  Day is to minute.
- C.
  
  Endless is to space.
- D.
  
  Brief is to hour.
23.

Choose the BEST way to complete each sentence or answer each question. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.What could aggravate a headache?
- A.
  
  Lying down in the dark
- B.
  
  Taking an aspirin
- C.
  
  Riding a noisy bus
- D.
  
  Closing a window
24.

Choose the BEST way to complete each sentence or answer each question. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.A frugal person is likely to
- A.
  
  Spend money carelessly.
- B.
  
  Be a good cook.
- C.
  
  Have no friends.
- D.
  
  Reuse paper bags.
25.

Choose the BEST way to complete each sentence or answer each question. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.Justin sustained a strained back. Sustained means
- A.
  
  Convalesced from.
- B.
  
  Suffered from.
- C.
  
  Got treatment for.
- D.
  
  Caused.
26.

Choose the BEST way to complete each sentence or answer each question. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.What could imperil pedestrians?
- A.
  
  A skateboarder on the sidewalk
- B.
  
  An interesting shop window
- C.
  
  A crosswalk
- D.
  
  A bus stop
27.

Choose the BEST way to complete each sentence or answer each question. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.It was vital that they find shelter. Vital means
- A.
  
  Likely
- B.
  
  Very important.
- C.
  
  Impossible.
- D.
  
  Certain.
28.

Choose the BEST way to complete each sentence or answer each question. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.The aim of energy conservation is to
- A.
  
  Use wilderness resources to create energy.
- B.
  
  Forces energy suppliers to lower their bills.
- C.
  
  Save energy by carefully using it.
- D.
  
  Create more energy by different means.
29.

Choose the BEST way to complete each sentence or answer each question. Then fill in the circle next to your answer. Rudeness is to aggravation as
- A.
  
  Sleep is to wakefulness.
- B.
  
  Laughter is to mirth.
- C.
  
  Mischief is to apologies.
- D.
  
  Exercise is to exhaustion.
30.

Choose the BEST way to complete each sentence or answer each question. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.What would be an extravagant act for the average person?
- A.
  
  Having friends over for dinner
- B.
  
  Going out for a pizza
- C.
  
  Building a castle
- D.
  
  Washing the dishes
31.

Choose the BEST way to complete each sentence or answer each question. Then fill in the circle next to your answer.Which of these is a natural resource?
- A.
  
  Money in a savings account
- B.
  
  Oil
- C.
  
  Bread
- D.
  
  Sand

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