Vocabulary & Modifiers Quiz

Which is NOT a synonym of the word Convivial?

• friendly

• introvert

• lively

• enjoyable

What is the definition of the word idle as used in the sentence below?

Somehow I get the idea that you will find it harder to be idle than working.

• Doing nothing

• Sleeping

• Studying

• Working hard

Which sentence uses the correct adjective or adverb from the pair in parentheses.

If you like scary movies, you will think that this is a (good, well) one.

• If you like scary movies, you will think that this is a well one.

• If you like scary movies, you will think this is an awesome one.

• If you like scary movies, you will think this is a good one.

• If you like scary movies, you will think that this is a great one.

Which sentence uses the vocabulary word forlorn correctly?

• She was so forlorn with the great news that she began singing.

• I hope you have a forlorn weekend with your friends and family.

• Sad and lonely.

• They headed inland on a forlorn road that was dark and deserted.

Which sentence uses the correct adjective or adverb from the pair in parentheses?

The camera that Tanya uses for her photography business takes (good, well) pictures.

• The camera that Tanya uses for her photography business takes great pictures.

• The camera that Tanya uses for her photography business takes good pictures.

• The camera that Tanya uses for her photography business takes well pictures.

• The camera that Tanya uses for her photography business takes amazing pictures.

Which is an antonym of the word recede?

• Move forward

• Retrocede

• Move back

• Subside

Which item is NOT an example for the vocabulary word pendulum?

• A swing

• A weight that hangs from the end of a wire or a string.

• A digital clock

• Piñata

Which sentence uses the correct adjective or adverb from the pair in parentheses.

That plant will not grow (strong, strongly) without water and sun.

• That plant will not grow stronger without water and sun.

• That plant will not grow strong without water and sun.

• That plant will not grow big without water and sun.

• That plant will not grow strongly without water and sun.

Which sentence uses the correct adjective or adverb from the pair in parentheses.

Cynthia had a fever and didn’t look (good, well).

• Cynthia had a fever and didn’t look better.

• Cynthia had a fever and didn’t look well.

• Cynthia had a fever and didn’t look better.

• Cynthia had a fever and didn’t look great.

What is the definition of the vocabulary word Muse.

• Inspiration

• Making a thoughtful comment.

• Goddesses who symbolized the arts and sciences.

• Something that swings back and forth.