TFH - Vocab Quiz Set 1 of 2

Which sentence best demonstrates the use of the word "trepidation"?

• She approached the stage with trepidation, her hands shaking slightly.

• The trepidation of the mountain was breathtaking.

• He trepidationed the ball across the field.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "poignant."

• The poignant smell of the flowers filled the room.

• His poignant speech brought tears to the audience's eyes.

• She was poignant to finish her homework on time.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sentence uses the word "havoc" correctly?

• The havoc of the painting was admired by all.

• The storm wreaked havoc on the small coastal town.

• She havoced the cake with great skill.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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

• The pandemonium of the book was thrilling.

• When the fire alarm rang, pandemonium broke out in the school.

• He pandemoniumed the ball into the goal.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which sentence best illustrates the use of the word "epiphany"?

• She had an epiphany and realized the solution to the problem.

• The epiphany of the mountain was stunning.

• He epiphanied the ball with great force.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In which sentence is the word "dexterity" used correctly?

• His dexterity in solving puzzles amazed everyone.

• The dexterity of the sky was a beautiful sight.

• She dexterityed the ball with ease.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which sentence correctly uses the word "incredulous"?

• She was incredulous when she heard the unbelievable news.

• The incredulous of the painting was admired by all.

• He increduloused the ball into the net.

Select the sentence that uses the word "turbulent" correctly.

• The turbulent waters made it difficult for the boat to sail.

• The turbulent of the painting was admired by all.

• He turbulent the ball with great skill.

Which sentence best demonstrates the use of the word "grim"?

• The grim news left everyone in shock.

• The grim of the mountain was breathtaking.

• He grimed the ball across the field.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following sentences uses the word "gallantry" correctly?

• His gallantry in saving the child from the fire was praised by all.

• The gallantry of the painting was admired by all.

• She gallantryed the ball with great skill.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E