Vocabulary Usage and Understanding Quiz

Which sentence uses the word "cloister" correctly?

• The monks walked silently through the cloister, reflecting on their day.

• She decided to cloister the door to keep the noise out.

• The cloister of the city was bustling with activity.

Which sentence uses the word "close" correctly?

• The teacher asked the students to close their books after the lesson.

• The close of the garden was filled with beautiful flowers.

• He decided to close the window with a new painting.

Which sentence uses the word "constricting" correctly?

• The constricting of the river made it easier for boats to pass.

• The constricting rules made it difficult for students to express themselves.

• The constricting of the road allowed more traffic to flow.

Which sentence uses the word "enclosure" correctly?

• The enclosure was filled with wild animals roaming freely.

• The enclosure of the book was beautifully designed.

• The enclosure was a small, open field with no barriers.

Which sentence uses the word "exclude" correctly?

• The teacher decided to exclude the student from the group project.

• The exclude was a place of peace and quiet.

• The exclude of the city was bustling with activity.

Which sentence uses the word "exclusion" correctly?

• The exclusion was a beautiful place to visit.

• The exclusion of the student from the group was unfair.

• The exclusion was filled with laughter and joy.

Which sentence uses the word "preclude" correctly?

• The rain did not preclude us from having a picnic.

• The preclude of the book was beautifully written.

• The preclude was a peaceful place to relax.

Which sentence uses the word "restrict" correctly?

• The restrict was a beautiful place to visit.

• The rules restrict students from using their phones in class.

• Restrict students by letting them do whatever they want.

Which sentence uses the word "strain" correctly?

• The strain of the music was soothing to the ears.

• The strain of lifting the heavy box was too much for him.

• A strain was made when I spilled my drink on the rug.

Which sentence uses the word "stricture" correctly?

• The stricture was tall and wide and beautiful to view.

• The stricture of the rules made it difficult to enjoy the event.

• The stricture was a peaceful retreat from the city.