Vocabulary Mastery Quiz for Grade 10

What is the definition of the word "civil"?

• Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns

• Feeling or expressing remorse

• Lacking resistance or boldness

• Having a firm basis in reality

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "conscious."

• She was conscious of the fact that she needed to study harder.

• His conscious was clear after he apologized.

• The conscious decision was made without any thought.

• He was conscious to the noise outside.

Which of the following is a synonym for "contrite"?

• Defiant

• Remorseful

• Futile

• Innocent

Identify the antonym of "defiance."

• Compliance

• Hierarchy

• Idealism

• Tenuous

What does the word "futile" mean?

• Capable of producing any result

• Incapable of producing any useful result

• Having a strong foundation

• Relating to a system of ranking

Use the word "hierarchy" in a sentence.

• The hierarchy of the company was clear, with the CEO at the top.

• She was hierarchy of the new rules.

• His hierarchy was evident in his actions.

• They were hierarchy to the changes.

Which word is a synonym for "idealism"?

• Realism

• Pragmatism

• Optimism

• Pessimism

What is the definition of "innocence"?

• The state of being guilty

• The state of being free from guilt or sin

• The state of being aware

• The state of being defiant

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "tenuous."

• The connection between the two events was tenuous at best.

• She was tenuous of the new policy.

• His tenuous was evident in his speech.

• They were tenuous to the situation.

Identify the antonym of "civil."

• Rude

• Polite

• Conscious

• Innocent