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Wordly Wise Test Lesson 12
By Julie McNamara
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Question 1
1.
Find a SYNONYM for the bold word. The
tempestuous
debate lasted for three hours.
tiresome
wild
lukewarm
confusing
Question 2
2.
Find a SYNONYM for the bold word. Newscasters predicted there'd be a
rebellion
against the new sales tax.
opposition
agreement
law
speech
Question 3
3.
Find a SYNONYM for the bold word. The library
restricts
borrowing to five books.
prohibits
charges
limits
encourages
Question 4
4.
Find a SYNONYM for the bold word. It
seldom
snows in that part of the country.
frequently
never
repeatedly
rarely
Question 5
5.
Find a SYNONYM for the bold word. We are studying Julia de Burgos, a
notable
poet.
musical
outstanding
unknown
early
Question 6
6.
Find a SYNONYM for the bold word. Albert Einstein
dedicated
his life to science.
sacrificed
donated
devoted
introduced
Question 7
7.
Find a ANTONYM for the bold word. The walk through Redwood National Park
stimulated
Mr. Lew's senses.
excited
irritated
developed
dulled
Question 8
8.
Find a ANTONYM for the bold word. Rain is
overdue
for this time of the year.
late
early
heavy
light
Question 9
9.
Find a ANTONYM for the bold word. The school
dictates
the rules in our classroom.
follows
invents
determines
remembers
Question 10
10.
Find a ANTONYM for the bold word. The speaker was in favor of the
overthrow
of the electoral college.
expansion
destruction
preservation
revision
Question 11
11.
Someone who is
convalescing
might be
enjoying a school vacation.
getting over the flu.
having a relaxing weekend.
taking college courses through the Internet.
Question 12
12.
A
rebel
is
someone who lives in the Northeast.
a revolutionary war.
a government official.
someone opposed to certain rules.
Question 13
13.
Land that is
dedicated
as a nature preserve is
named for a nature preserve.
located near a nature preserve.
set aside for use as a nature preserve.
for sale as a nature preserve.
Question 14
14.
Our flashlights failed to
penetrate
the fog. This means that
we could not throw our flashlights very far.
the flashlights failed to shine deep through the fog.
the batteries failed because of the dampness.
the light shone right through the fog.
Question 15
15.
Which is an example of a
portrait?
a photograph of Mt. McKinley
a painting of Martha Washington
a miniature sculpture of the Taj Mahal
a biography of Frederick Douglass
Question 16
16.
A
tempest
is
an angry state of mind.
a moderate climate.
a violent storm.
a defeat in the government.
Question 17
17.
Ashleigh had an unusual
upbringing.
This means that
she grew up in unusual circumstances.
she had a way of bringing up unusual ideas.
she had an unusual imagination.
she had an unusual way of bringing up her children.
Question 18
18.
Nicole's questions
exasperated
her brother. He said,
"Let's check the encyclopedia."
"I'm afraid I don't know that answers."
"Just be quiet for a while, will you?"
"Let's figure that out together."
Question 19
19.
What happens when a
dictator
rules a country?
There is a lot of paperwork.
No one else has a say in the government.
The government has more work to do.
Everyone has an equal say in the government.
Question 20
20.
The Mexicans
overthrew
Spain's rule. They
were grateful to be ruled by Spain.
complained about the Spanish.
ended Spain's control over their country.
welcomed Spain's rule.
Question 21
21.
Which of the following could be
dictated?
the leader of a country
the population of a country
a letter
a computer
Question 22
22.
Which of the following messages is a
restriction?
"This trail goes to Silver Lake."
"Restrooms can be found at the picnic sites."
"Ask about times for daily nature walks."
"Don't bring dogs in the park."
Question 23
23.
What do
rebellious
children do?
refuse to obey their parents
make a lot of speeches
read books about government
enjoy active games
Question 24
24.
Nick's membership fees are long
overdue.
This means that
they over overpriced.
he did not pay them on time.
it is almost time for them to be paid.
he always pays his dues on time.
Question 25
25.
An
exasperating
situation is one that
makes you feel excited and interested
makes you want it to last a long time.
puzzles you.
leaves you feeling annoyed and irritated.
Question 26
26.
A park bench was
dedicated
to my aunt. This means that
it was given to her.
it was sold to her.
it has her name on it for all to see.
it was brought by a shipping company.
Question 27
27.
Many colonies
overthrow
their governments overseas. To
overthrow
means
to earn more money.
to ask for betting living conditions.
to escape.
to defeat.
Question 28
28.
What can you use to
penetrate
a tomato?
salt
a hot pan
a pizza
a knife
Question 29
29.
The yearbook club
rebelled
against the rules of the bossy president. The club
forgot to pay their dues.
refused to obey the president's rules.
elected a new president.
respected and obeyed their president.