CE List #14

Which of the following is the best example of something subtle?

• A) A fire alarm ringing loudly in a quiet building

• B) A painting with colors that gently blend into one another

• C) A person shouting angrily in the middle of a store

• D) A neon sign flashing bright letters at night

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word wistful?

• A) Jason felt wistful as he looked at old photos of his childhood, longing for the past.

• B) Maria was wistful when she won the race, jumping up and down with excitement.

• C) The teacher was wistful when she assigned the test, knowing all the students would do well.

• D) Mark was wistful after eating a huge meal, feeling completely full and satisfied.

What does sagacity most likely mean?

• A) The ability to make wise and thoughtful decisions

• B) The willingness to take great risks without thinking

• C) The habit of making quick decisions based on emotions

• D) The inability to focus on important matters

Which action would best demonstrate someone remonstrating?

• A) A child politely asking for extra dessert

• B) A dog wagging its tail happily at its owner

• C) A student respectfully disagreeing with a teacher’s decision

• D) A person quietly agreeing with everything their boss says

Which task would most likely be considered tedious?

• A) Playing a fun new video game with friends

• B) Writing the same sentence 100 times on a piece of paper

• C) Watching an exciting movie with a great plot

• D) Riding a rollercoaster at an amusement park

As Sarah watched the sunset over the ocean, she felt a __________ longing for the summer days she used to spend at the beach with her family.

 

The artist used __________ shades of blue and green to create a peaceful and calming effect in the painting.

The judge was known for her __________ in making fair and thoughtful decisions in difficult court cases.

 

When the referee made a questionable call, the coach began to __________ with him, arguing that the decision was unfair.

Copying the long list of words over and over again was such a __________ task that Jason found himself struggling to stay awake.