English 6
SEMESTER 1 STUDY GUIDE
Vocabulary Lists: 1 -5
Subject/Predicate: Simple, complete, and compound
Verbs: Action, linking,
Verb Tense (past, present, future) of regular and irregular verbs
Capitalization: All Rules
Punctuation: Compound sentences, titles, ending of specific sentence types
Nouns: Common, proper, concrete, abstract, singular and plural forms
SUBJECT/PREDICATE
Directions: Choose the sentence that has the simple subject underlined once and the simple predicate
underlined twice.
1. A. The team ran to the ice cream store.
B. The team ran to the ice cream store.
C. The team ran to the ice cream store.
D. The team ran to the ice cream store.
2.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Our school lockers often squeak.
Our school lockers often squeak.
Our school lockers often squeak.
Our school lockers often squeak.
3.
A.
B.
C.
D.
In Newark, her airplane was delayed for four hours.
In Newark, her airplane was delayed for four hours.
In Newark, her airplane was delayed for four hours.
In Newark, her airplane was delayed for four hours.
Underline the simple subject once and underline the simple predicate twice in each sentence.
4.
My favorite book is The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgsen Burnett.
5.
The main character, Mary Lennox, comes to England from India.
6.
Mary’s parents have died and left her an orphan.
7.
She dislikes her uncle, who is now her guardian.
8.
She hears strange noises during the night.
9.
Steven never wears a jacket in the rain.
10.
Stocks fell in the final hour of trading.
11.
Roxanne is a fine young lady.
12.
Chris and Daniel played an exciting game of chess.
13.
Miss Joan bought a new computer.
14.
Melissa, please answer the phone.
15.
Did Gregg like his personalized garbage can?
16.
Many mighty monkeys might magically move my mountain.
17.
Modems are very important in this modern age.
Directions: Choose the sentence which has the complete subject underlined once and the complete predicate
underlined twice.
18.
A.
B.
C.
D.
The sixth graders won the contest.
The sixth graders won the contest.
The sixth graders won the contest.
The sixth graders won the contest.
19.
A.
B.
C.
D.
The large and scary monster ran.
The large and scary monster ran.
The large and scary monster ran.
The large and scary monster ran.
20.
A.
B.
C.
D.
I enjoyed the concert that was put on by the band members.
I enjoyed the concert that was put on by the band members.
I enjoyed the concert that was put on by the band members.
I enjoyed the concert that was put on by the band members.
Underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate twice of each sentence.
21. Each sixth-grader chose several pieces.
22. The students arranged their chosen pieces in designs.
23. The art teacher discussed the designs with the class.
24. Some students arranged their pieces in columns
25. Jon’s father teaches in our school.
26. The hungry dog ate the spoon.
27. Christina is a remarkable young lady.
28. Why did you insult your brother?
29. Many kind neighbors helped the needy family.
30. The little porcupine looked for a friend.
31. My friends are very polite.
32. Anthony eats tuna sandwiches for breakfast.
33. A dangerous storm caused an unexpected delay.
34. Why do cows dislike chewing gum?
35. Our team will win the championship game!
36. Brightly colored scraps of material lay on the table.
VERBS
1.
The definition of a verb is
A. person, place, thing, idea, or activity
B. a word that shows action, helps verbs, or links a subject to another part of the sentence
C. tells where, when, how, how much, or how often
D. tells which one, how much, or how many
2.
The definition of a linking verb is
A. a verb which is a state of “to be”; am, is, are, was, were, had, has, etc.
B. a verb that has an action verb following it in a sentence
C. a verb that shows action
D. all of the above
3.
The definition of an auxiliary verb is
A. a verb that helps the main verb (action verb) in a sentence
B. a verb that does not have an action verb following it in a sentence
C. a verb that shows action
D. all of the above
Directions: Choose the correct verb that belongs in the sentence.
4.
A flock of geese ______ to the ocean.
A. flies
B. flys
C. flied
D. flyed
5.
Dozens of birds ______ trouble at Disneyland, where I saw them steal food.
A. causes
B. cause
C. caused
D. causing
6.
Mice ______ through the park late at night.
A. sneaks
B. sneak
C. snucked
D. had sneaked
One of the animals in the zoo _____ every two hours.
A. eats
B. eat
C. had ate
D. eaten
7.
Directions: Choose the VERB, LINKING VERB, or AUXILLARY VERB PHRASE in each sentence.
8.
Benjamin Franklin invented many useful items.
A. useful
B. invented
C. items
D. many
9.
10.
11.
12.
We had planned to hold the party in the clubhouse.
A. planned
B. party
C. in
D. had planned
Were bats hanging from the ceiling of the cavern?
A. bats
B. from
C. were hanging
D. hanging
Mrs. Reed strides into the room in record time.
A. Mrs. Reed
B. strides
C. into
D. record
I will watch my favorite show on Wednesday evenings.
A. I
B. watch
C. will watch
D. show
Directions: Choose the correct VERB TENSE in each sentence.
13.
Andrea Boccelli had sung the most beautiful holiday song in Italian.
A. present
B. past
C. past participle
D. future
14.
Shirley will ride her bike next week in the parade.
A. present
B. past
C. future
D. past participle
Bats hung from the ceiling of the cavern for over 36 hours.
A. present
B. future
C. past participle
D. future
I went into the kitchen and noticed the mess.
A. present
B. past
C. past participle
D. future
15.
16.
Directions: Choose the correct VERB TENSE in each sentence.
17.
Hannah’s clean bike gleams like new.
A. present
B. future
C. past participle
18.
Is Sunday a quiet day at your house?
A. present
B. past
C. past participle
D. future
D. future
Directions: Underline the verb or verb phrase in each sentence.
19. Hannah’s clean bike gleams like new.
20. Sunday is a quiet day at our house.
21. Millions more catch glimpses of the canyon through airplane windows.
22. Grand Canyon National Park contains the most spectacular sections of the gorge.
23. The park encompasses more than one million acres.
24. At visitor centers, people study maps of the park.
25. They learn interesting facts about the area’s geology.
26. An enormous sea once covered this part of North America.
27. The Colorado River carved the canyon over many years.
28. Many visitors hike the park’s trails.
29. Trails lead hikers down from the canyon’s rim and back up.
30. Some people ride mules instead of hiking.
31. Visitors notice fossils in the canyon walls.
32. Sandstone, limestone, and shale form multicolored layers.
Directions: Underline each verb in the sentence. On the line, write A for action verbs and L for linking verbs.
__________33. Sound waves enter our ears.
__________34. They strike the eardrum.
__________35. Some sounds are too high-pitched to be heard by humans.
__________36. The process of hearing is complicated.
__________37. Sir Francis Galton invented a whistle to call dogs.
__________38. The sound was too high for people to hear.
__________39. Dogs heard it clearly.
__________40. Signals reach the brain.
__________41. My cousin Rita brought us fresh-picked bread.
__________42. Loud music gives my mother extreme headaches.
__________43. Janelle baked her family double-chocolate brownies.
__________44. Louie’s sister made the team a pitcher of lemonade.
__________45. Ezra read us the newspaper from Mexico City.
__________46. Colleen showed her father her new gymnastics routine.
__________47. Camille loaned us her tent.
Directions: Choose the sentence which contains a LINKING VERB.
48. A.
B.
C.
D.
Old furnaces burned coal.
The buildings are black with coal dust.
Trucks delivered coal to homes.
Furnaces glowed with fire.
49. A. The friends waited for Susie at the bottom of the hill.
B. The trees seem ready for spring.
C. Taylor received a new bike for her birthday last week.
D. My mom gave me a beautiful pendent.
50. A. Coal smoke rose over the town.
B. Sometimes the days are as dark as night.
C. My dad pulled out old photographs of the mine.
D. I can see the mine entrance in the distance.
51. Which one of the verbs below is NOT a linking verb?
A.
B.
C.
D.
seem
taste
hurry
look
CAPITALIZATION
1. Which of the following is NOT a rule of capitalization?
A. Capitalize the first letter of the first word in a sentence.
B. Capitalize cardinal directions; north, south, east, and west.
C. Capitalize the first letter of the first word in the beginning of a quote.
D. Capitalize the first word in a salutation (greeting) of a letter.
2. Which of the following is NOT a rule of capitalization?
A. Capitalize seasons; winter, spring, summer, and fall.
B. Capitalize names of people and the initials that stand for their name.
C. Capitalize a title or an abbreviation of a title before a person’s name.
D. Capitalize the names and abbreviations of degrees that follow a person’s name.
3. Which of the following is NOT a rule of capitalization?
A. Capitalize the pronoun I.
B. Capitalize names of cities, states, countries, and continents.
C. Capitalize names of non-specific places.
D. Capitalize bodies of water and other geographical features.
4. Which of the following is NOT a rule of capitalization?
A. Capitalize names of clubs, organizations, businesses, institutions, and political parties.
B. Capitalize names of days of the week, months, holidays.
C. Capitalize the names of non-specific subjects such as, reading, science, and math
D. Capitalize names of ethnic groups, nationalities, and languages.
Directions: Choose the sentence in which capital letters are used correctly.
5.
A.
B.
C.
D.
We hoped that the President would answer Our Letters.
we hoped that the president would answer our letters.
We hoped that The President would answer our letters.
We hoped that the President would answer our letters.
6.
A.
B.
C.
D.
The Delaware River separates Pennsylvania and New jersey.
The Delaware River separates Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
The Delaware river separates Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
The delaware river separates Pennsylvania and New jersey.
7.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Did you know that their group is going to visit the White House?
Did you know that their Group is going to visit the White House?
Did you know that their group is going to visit the White house?
Did you know that their group is going to visit the white house?
8.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Mr. and Mrs. Bagans think the Moravia is a fine Ship.
Mr. and Mrs. Bagans think the moravia is a fine ship.
Mr. and Mrs. Bagans think the Moravia is a fine ship.
Mr. and mrs. bagans think the moravia is a fine ship.
9.
A.
B.
C.
D.
This year, Mrs. Thomann will paddle down the Amazon river on a raft.
This year, Mrs. Thomann will paddle down the amazon river on a raft.
This year, Mrs. Thomann will paddle down the Amazon River on a raft.
This Year, Mrs. Thomann will paddle down the Amazon River on a raft.
10. Choose the correct greeting for a business letter.
A.
Dear Donald,
B.
Dear Service Manager:
C.
Dear Grandpa:
D.
Dear Carlo;
Directions: Select the word or words that are capitalized correctly.
11.
A. a Summer picnic
B. a Summer Picnic
C. a summer picnic
D. A summer Picnic
12.
A.
B.
C.
D.
the Philadelphia Phillies
the philadelphia phillies
the Philadelphia phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies
13.
A.
B.
C.
D.
an italian poet
an Italian poet
an Italian Poet
An italian Poet
14.
A.
B.
C.
D.
17 Thomas oaks dr., New York City, NY
17 Thomas Oaks Dr., New York city, NY
17 thomas aaks dr., New York City, ny
17 Thomas Oaks Dr., New York City, NY
Which is capitalized correctly. Write the rule used for each correct capital.
15. A. Please drive east on Tropicana avenue.
B. Please drive East on Tropicana Avenue.
C. Please drive east on Tropicana Avenue.
Capitalization Rule:________________________________________________
16. A. I went to school in northern Nevada.
B. I went to school in Northern Nevada.
Capitalization Rule:________________________________________________
Which is capitalized incorrectly?
17. A. Madison School
C. Valentine’s day
B. December
D. Statue of Liberty
Capitalization Rule:________________________________________________
18 A. world war I
B. World War I
C. history
D. History I
Capitalization Rule:________________________________________________
19. A. Julie Of The Wolves
B. Seventeen magazine
C. Popular Mechanics magazine
D. New York Times newspaper
Capitalization Rule:________________________________________________
20. A. stories from Africa
B. London Tower in England
C. tsunami in Japan
D. airplane flights to germany
Capitalization Rule:________________________________________________
Which is capitalized correctly.
21. A. Dr.
B. dr.
22. A general Davidson B. General Davidson
23. A. lord roy nesbett
B. Lord Roy Nesbett
24. A. Sir James Smith
B. sir James Smith
25. A. Chrysler Building B. Chrysler building
26. A. interstate 80
B. Interstate 80
27. A. Southern Oregon
B. southern Oregon
28. A. “Casey at the bat”
C. “Casey At The bat”
B. “Casey at the Bat”
D. “Casey At The Bat”
29. A. Robert Jones, P.H. D.
C. Robert Jones, ph d.
B. Robert Jones, P.h. D.
D. Robert Jones, Ph. D.
30. A. Steve Jones, jr.
C. Steve Jones, Jr.
B. Steve Jones, JR.
D. Steve Jones, jr
Punctuation
Rules to know:
1. Underline titles
A.
Books
B.
Plays
C.
Movies
D.
Television show
E.
Magazines
F.
Newspaper
2. Comma usage
A.
B.
Used in compound sentences before a FANBOY
Heading, greeting, closing of business & friendly letters
3. Ending punctuation for sentences types
A.
B.
C.
D.
Declarative
Interrogative
Imperative
Exclamatory
1. Choose the correct greeting for a business letter.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Dear Donald,
Dear Service Manager:
Dear Grandpa:
Dear Carlo;
SENTENCE TYPES
Directions: Identify the sentences as: Declarative, Imperative, Interrogative, or Exclamatory.
2. How beautiful the moon looks tonight
A. Imperative B. Declarative
C. Interrogative
D. Exclamatory
3. Do you think it will snow ten inches on Saturday
A. Imperative B. Declarative
C. Interrogative
D. Exclamatory
4. Go get Jessica and Lily now
A. Imperative B. Declarative
C. Interrogative
D. Exclamatory
NOUNS
1.
The definition of a noun is
A. a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea
B. a word that shows action, helps verbs, or links a subject to another word
C. a word that tells where, when, how, how much, or how often
D. a word that tells which one, how much, or how many
2.
The definition of a possessive noun is
A. a noun that tells where, when, how, how much, or how often
B. a noun that tells which one, how much, or how many
C. a noun that names who or what has (owns) something
D. a word that gives more detail in a sentence
Directions: Choose the correct possessive form of each noun to complete each sentence.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
__________________ shoes are on the first floor.
A. Woman’s
B. Women’s
C. Womans
D. Womens’
A __________________ first words are memorable.
A. babies’
B. babys
C. baby’s
D. babie’s
A __________________ teeth are sharp.
A. mouse
B. mices’
D. mouse’s
Some _______________ peaks are very tall.
A. mountains’s
B. mountains
C. mouses
C. mountain’s
D. mountains’
The definition of a common noun is
A. a word that gives more detail in a sentence
B. a word that shows action, helps verbs, or links a subject to another word
C. any non-specific person, place, thing, or idea
D. tells which one, how much, or how many
Directions: Choose the correct set of COMMON NOUNS for each sentence.
8. It’s not a good idea to eat green beef.
A. good, green
B. idea, beef
C. idea, green
D. green, beef
9. Your shoes are on the wrong feet.
A. your, shoes
B. shoes, wrong
C. shoes, feet
D. wrong, feet
10. The baseball team wrapped up another winning streak with a 4-1 score in their final game.
A. baseball, team, streak, final
B. team, winning, score, game
C. team, streak, score, game
D. baseball, streak, score, final
11. Every state has a capital, but Washington, D.C. has a federal capital.
A. state, federal
B. capital, Washington, D.C.
C. Washington, D.C., state
D. state, capital
12. The definition of a proper noun is
A. person, place, thing, idea, or activity
B. a noun that shows action, helps verbs, or links a subject to another word
C. a noun that tells where, when, how, how much, or how often
D. a noun that names a specific person, place, thing, or idea
Directions: Choose the correct number of PROPER NOUNS in each sentence.
13. James will drive a Buick or a Ford to Cincinnati.
A. None
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
14. The dog refuses to eat those meatballs.
A. None
B. One
C. Two
D. Three
15. You made Danielle and Laura angry!
A. None
B. One
C. Two
D. Three
Directions: Choose the correct plural form of each noun.
16.
17.
18.
fox
A.
B.
C.
D.
19.
foxes
foxs
fox’s
fox
deer
A.
B.
C.
D.
20.
deers
deeres
deer
deer’s
thief
A.
B.
C.
D.
thiefs
thieves
thiefes
thievs
21.
chief
A.
B.
C.
D.
chiefs
chiefes
chieves
chievs
goose
A.
B.
C.
D.
geeses
gooses
goose’s
geese
country
A.
countrys
B.
countryies
C.
country’s
D.
countries
Circle each noun as CONCRETE (C) or ABSTRACT (A)
A concrete noun is something that you can see, feel, taste, smell, or hear such as a desk or a pencil
An abstract noun you cannot see, feel, taste, smell, or hear such as misery or courage.
22. baby
C
A
23. knife
C
A
24. sympathy
C
A
25. echo
C
A
26. valley
C
A
27. country
C
A
28. peace
C
A
29. loyalty
C
A
30. friendship
C
A
31. bravery
C
A
32. success
C
A
33. strait
C
A
34. shadow
C
A
Vocabulary
Lists 1-5
Know synonyms, antonyms, definitions, and analogies.
Study the vocabulary charts, HW, and tests (on teacher website after all students have completed)
Semester 1 Vocabulary
Study Guide
VOCABULARY UNIT 1
Choose the correct word.
1. “Even though it’s raining out, it’s going to be a good day!” is an example of
A. cowardly
C. pessimism
B. dishonesty
D. optimism
2. After studying for a test, you should feel this way about doing well.
A. dishonest
C. pessimistic
B. confident
D. adventurous
3. Lying to your parents about where you are on Friday night is an example of being what?
A. dishonest
C. honest
B. confident
D. trusting
4. All of the following might be used to feel secure except_____?
A. installing a bolt lock on your door at home.
C. building a tall brick wall around your
yard.
B. wearing a life vest while boating.
D. leaving your windows open for fresh air.
5. When crossing the street in front of Del Webb Middle School, you should be _____.
A. fearless
C. adventurous
B. cautious
D. trusting
6. Brave and fearless can be examples of
A. antonyms
C. homophones
B. synonyms
D. homonyms
7. Which is a not valid form of the word adventure?
A. adventures
C. adventuration
B. adventurous
D. adventured
8. A good friend at Del Webb should have all of the following characteristics except_____?
A. trust
C. optimism
B. dishonesty
D. adventure
For the following statements mark:
22.
Unconfident and insecure are synonyms.
A. true
B. false
23.
The word “adventureous” is spelled correctly.
A. true
B. false
24.
The root word or base word of precautious is cautiously.
A. true
B. false
25.
A person jumping from an airplane with a parachute might be considered fearless, adventurous, and
brave.
A. true
B. false
26.
The words there, they’re and their are antonyms.
A. true
B. false
27.
Georgie was being optimistic when has said, “Nothing is going to go right today.”
A. true
B. false
Choose the word or phrase that is the best synonym for the boldface word.
35. fearless
A. afraid
B. petrified
C. valiant
D. anxious
36. secure
A. apprehensive
B. protected
C. insecure
D. uncertain
37. trusting A. worried
B. hesitant
C. concerned
D. gullible
38. pessimistic A. hopeful
B. cynical
C. optimistic
D. enthusiastic
Choose the word or phrase that is the best antonym for the boldface word.
39. it’s
A. it ain’t
B. it’s
C. it is
D. it is not
40. confident
A. doubtful
B. assertive
C. self-reliant
D. assured
Choose the best answer to each question.
41. Someone who likes to go camping in the woods might be labeled as what?
A.
insecure
B. trustworthy
C. adventurous
D. optimistic
42. Someone who lets strangers into their house might be described as what?
A.
too cautious
B. too adventurous C. too pessimistic
D. too trusting
What part of speech is the underlined word in each of the sentences?
43.
The security guards at the Justin Beiber concert made all the fans nervous.
A.
noun
44.
The mountain climber climbed confidently to the top since he had the appropriate equipment.
A. noun
B. verb
C. adverb
D. adjective
B. verb
C. adverb
D. adjective
45.
The surfer braved the highest waves in the ocean that day!
A. noun
B. verb
C. adverb
D. adjective
Choose the appropriate definition for the bold-faced word.
46.
confident
A. having no uncertainty about one’s own abilities B. having no skills at your profession
47.
pessimist
A. someone who is extremely happy
life.
48.
secure
A. being afraid of everything around you
B. someone who has a gloomy outlook on
B. free from danger
Choose the one that is NOT a possible definition or synonym pair of the bold-faced word.
49.
brave
A.
B.
C.
D.
50.
cautious
A.
B.
C.
D.
exhibiting courage or courageous endurance
feeling fear and filled with apprehension
valiant and heroic
fearless and daring
careless and thoughtless
showing or using alertness towards possible danger situations
vigilant and alert
watchful and careful
VOCABULARY LIST #2
Choose the correct noun, adjective, or adverb form of the vocabulary words that best fits each sentence.
1.
A.
Marcus _____ interviewed for the Leadership Team as well as the Beta Club.
tenaciously
B. compassionately
C. ambitiously D. maliciously
2.
A.
Regina _____ opened the door to classroom 603 on her first day of school even though she did not know anyone.
optimistically
B. tenaciously
C. compassionately
D. persistently
3.
A.
Mr. Schmidt _____ cut in line at the deli because he did not want to be late coming back from his lunch break.
ignorantly
B. impatiently
C. optimistically
D. enthusiastically
4.
A.
Terrorists commit _____ towards groups of individuals they do not like.
ambition
B. impulse
C. compassion
5.
It would take an abundance of _____ to climb Mt. Everest.
A.
enthusiasm
B. persistence
C. impulse
D. malice
D. impatience
VOCABULARY List #3
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
1. It is_______________ to use a pseudonym(fake name)when you want to protect your privacy.
A. smart
C. secretive
B. mischievous
D. receive
2. John will _____________ an award for his good conduct.
A. naive
C. receive
B. heard
D. secretive
3. The abundance of rain will _______________ the growth of the flowers.
A. effect
C. affect
B. dependable
D. mature
4. We should not encourage the _______________ activities of children.
A. sly
C. disrespectful
B. herd
D. mischievous
5. The abrasion creates a sandblasting _______________ that can erode or smooth rocks.
A. effect
C. naive
B. affect
D. witty
6. Many people say Jonah is very ____________ and can be trusted with a lot of responsibility.
A. secretive
C. dependable
B. sly
D. smart
7. Mr. Conley is very _______________ because he can always make the most serious situations funny.
A. smart
C. mature
B. secretive
D. witty
8. The policeman arrested the man for being _______________ of the law.
A. obedient
C. mischievous
B. disrespectful
D. herd
9. Dan is part of a _______________group in the army that handles covert operations.
A. witty
C. secretive
B. naive
D. effect
10. Beautiful gazelles grazed together in a small _______________.
A. heard
C. herd
B. receive
D. mature
11. John F. Kennedy could be _______________ saying, "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what
you can do for your country."
A. heard
C. affect
B. effect
D. mature
12. Giving out personal information online is incredibly _______________.
A. disrespectful
C. naive
B. mischievous
D. smart
13. Jimmy, who is 7 years old, acts very _______________ for his age
A. mature
C. witty
B. effect
D. heard
14. When the dog is _______________ , he returns his toys to his basket when told by his master.
A. secretive
C. obedient
B. naive
D. mature
15. "Gingerbread men are made to be eaten", said the fox with a _______________ smile.
A. witty
C. sly
B. obedient
D. naive
Choose the best homophone for each sentence.
16. The star was mobbed by a _______ of photographers.
A. herd
B. heard
17. The exposure to the sun had an ______________on his skin, toughening it to a leathery feel.
A. effect
B. affect
18. Scientists believe symphonic music will ________________ lab animals in a positive manner.
A. effect
B. affect
19. The bang was quite literally the noise ________________ around the world.
A. herd
B. heard
Match each definition with a word.
20. a. Cause to happen or occur.
b. Act so as to bring about.
A. witty
C. effect
B. obedient
D. naive
21. a. keeping one's thoughts and feelings to oneself b. Sneaky and hush - hush.
A. obedient
C. sly
B. secretive
D. naive
22. a. To do something that one is told to do b. to listen to commands and do them.
A. dependable
C. secretive
B. sly
D. obedient
23. a large number of wild animals of the same kind that live, feed, and travel as a group
A. receive
C. sly
B. herd
D. heard
24. a. inexperienced; ready to accept without analyzing
A. witty
C. sly
B. obedient
D. naive
b. Lacking experience of life, innocent
25. a. Exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous.
b. not polite; rude; not courteous
A. disrespectful
C. secretive
B. obedient
D. mischievous
26. a. Get something; come into possession of.
b. To get something that has been given or sent to you.
A. mature
C. smart
B. obedient
D. receive
Choose the definition for the list word.
28. heard
A. keeping one's thoughts and feelings to oneself
B. Past tense of "hear".
C. a large number of wild animals of the same kind that live, feed, and travel as a group
D. Cause to happen or occur.
29. affect
A. Past tense of "hear".
B. To influence someone or something.
C. not polite; rude; not courteous
D. to hurt; to cause or feel pain.
30. mature
A. Lacking experience of life, innocent
B. Fully considered and perfected.
C. Deliberately causing harm or damage.
D. Get something; come into possession of.
31. mischievous
A. Cause to happen or occur.
B. To influence someone or something.
C. Fully considered and perfected.
D. Naughtily or annoyingly playful. A person has a conduct that is troublesome but not malicious.
32. smart
A. Reliable, can be depended on.
B. sneaky, clever, like a fox
C. Fully considered and perfected.
D. Having a quick mind; bright.
33. dependable
A. To influence someone or something.
B. keeping one's thoughts and feelings to oneself
C. Reliable, can be depended on.
D. Get something; come into possession of.
34. witty
A. inexperienced; ready to accept without analyzing
B. Clever in an amusing way.
C. Fully considered and perfected.
D. Someone who is deserving of trust or confidence.
Complete the analogies.
35. Green is to immature as ripe is to _______________________.
A. witty
C. sly
B. obedient
D. mature
36. Trustworthy is to __________________ as considerate is to kind.
A. affect
C. witty
B. naive
D. dependable
37. Fish is to school as sheep is to __________________.
A. heard
C. herd
B. smart
D. secretive
38. Reticent is to ______________ as genial is to kind.
A. affect
C. mature
B. effect
D. secretive
39. _______________ is to docile as pleasant is to amiable_____________________.
A. Disrespectful
C. Dependable
B. Obedient
D. Receive
40. Give is to donate as _______________ is to accept.
A. obedient
C. effect
B. mischievous
D. receive
41. Leprechaun is to _____________________as ogre is to mean.
A. obedient
C. effect
B. mischievous
D. receive
42. An individual with this character trait is naughty, and deliberately causes harm
A. obedient
C. mischievous
B. secretive
D. dependable
43. An individual with this character trait is often funny, yet smart at the same time.
A. smart
C. witty
B. disrespectful
D. naive
44. An individual with this character trait is someone deserving of trust or confidence.
A. sly
C. mature
B. affect
D. dependable
45. When bumping into a desk, the pain may be described as __________________.
A. smart
C. sly
B. effect
D. heard
VOCABULARY List #4
Match each definition with a word.
1. misspell
A. An adjective used to describe someone who is a perfectionist
B. Spell incorrectly.
C. Final, conclusive, making a definite determination.
D. stingy; keeping things for yourself; not sharing
2. idol
A. Grave or even gloomy in character.
B. To act or speak quickly without thinking.
C. (1) able to meet one's obligations (2) able to choose for oneself between right and wrong
D. Somebody or something greatly and often fanatically admired and loved.
3. lonely
A. Scared and worried; fearful.
B. This means you feel unhappy about being alone.
C. An inexpensive lodging house for travelers and tourists of high-school or college age.
D. lacking substance, value, or basis
4. hostile
A. having the strength to overcome fear and face danger
B. Put the letters of a word in the wrong order.
C. unfriendly in feeling, action, appearance, etc
D. Showing concern for the rights and feelings of others.
5. meticulous
A. Lacking companions or companionship.
B. Of or relating to an enemy or enemies; unfriendly.
C. Particular about details.
D. A person or thing that is adored or greatly admired.
6. hostel
A. having the strength to overcome fear and face danger
B. Somebody or something greatly and often fanatically admired and loved.
C. Particular about details.
D. A hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers.
7. nervous
A. Put the letters of a word in the wrong order.
B. To act or speak quickly without thinking.
C. Acting in a kind manner to others
D. Excited in anticipation.
8. idle
A. stingy; keeping things for yourself; not sharing
B. A hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers.
C. Not in action or at work.
D. Of or relating to an enemy or enemies; unfriendly.
9. somber
A. Able to be counted on.
B. Lacking brightness or color; dull.
C. Scared and worried; fearful.
D. Final, conclusive, making a definite determination.
10. selfish
A. Able to be counted on.
B. Lacking brightness or color; dull.
C. Of or relating to an enemy or enemies; unfriendly.
D. stingy; keeping things for yourself; not sharing
11. responsible
A. Scared and worried; fearful.
B. Put the letters of a word in the wrong order.
C. (1) able to meet one's obligations (2) able to choose for oneself between right and wrong
D. Lacking companions or companionship.
12. courageous
A. Concerned chiefly or only with yourself.
B. hasty or reckless; done too quickly to be accurate or wise
C. Somebody or something greatly and often fanatically admired and loved.
D. not scared to do something even though it may be dangerous
13. decisive
A. Acting in a kind manner to others
B. An adjective used to describe someone who is a perfectionist
C. Final, conclusive, making a definite determination.
D. Not in action or at work.
14. considerate
A. Showing concern for the rights and feelings of others.
B. A hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers.
C. not scared to do something even though it may be dangerous
D. Grave or even gloomy in character.
15. rash
A. Resolute, firm, solid, knowing what one wants.
B. Scared and worried; fearful.
C. hasty or reckless; done too quickly to be accurate or wise
D. Showing concern for the rights and feelings of others.
Complete the analogies.
16. cheerful : happy :: spooky : _______
A. nervous
B. somber
C. misspell
D. rash
17. forlorn : _____________________ :: colossal : huge
A. hostile
B. lonely
C. idol
D. meticulous
18. _____________________ : hasty :: raucous : harsh
A. considerate
B. rash
C. responsible
D. somber
19. _____________________ still :: droll : amusing
A. decisive
B. lonely
C. courageous
D. idle
20. scared : frightened :: brave: _____________________
A. courageous
B. selfish
C. decisive
D. nervous
21. reluctant : hesitant :: hateful: _____________________
A. lonely
B. hostile
C. rash
D. hostel
22. kind :_____________________ :: stylish : fashionable
A. considerate
B. hostel
C. lonely
D. responsible
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence
29. Fans screamed in ecstasy when their ____ appeared on stage.
A. nervous
B. idle
C. misspell
D. idol
30. The man made a ____ decision and bought the first car he saw that he liked.
A. lonely
B. rash
C. misspell
D. hostel
31. Mr. Thorpe's speech about school uniforms put all of the unhappy students in very ____moods.
A. responsible
B. somber
C. courageous
D. rash
32. Jane's was the ____ vote in the election of the school representatives showing a winner by one vote.
A. decisive
B. somber
C. considerate
D. rash
33. Dwight D. Eisenhower was ____ for putting 'under God' into the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. idle
B. lonely
C. responsible
D. misspell
34. Mr. Popper usually had many ____ hours during the winter.
A. idle
B. responsible
C. idol
D. misspell
35. To ensure the perfect day, the bride was ____ in her planning.
A. courageous
B. meticulous
C. somber
D. rash
36. The Iroquois Indians were ____ toward the French settlers for fear they would take over their land.
A. rash
B. somber
C. misspell
D. hostile
37. While traveling through Europe, the teens took advantage of staying in ______ to save money.
A. idols
B. hostile
C. hostels
D. rashes
38. She was so ____ before the recital that she felt like she had a knot in her stomach.
A. nervous
B. responsible
C. considerate
D. courageous
C. lonely
D. selfish
39. The ____ child refused to share her toys.
A. rash
B. somber
40. The students were extremely ____ when laughing at the student who accidently tripped over his shoelaces
and fell.
A. considerate
B. somber
C. inconsiderate
D. responsible
Choose the vocabulary word which best fits the synonyms listed.
41. unfriendly, belligerent, bitter, antagonistic, rancorous
A. considerate
B. somber
C. hostile
D. responsible
C. hostile
D. idol
42. celebrity, statue, heroine, hero, image
A. considerate
B. somber
43. melancholy, dismal, dreary, bleak, solemn, serious, dark
A. somber
44.
B. idle
C. hostile
D. considerate
solitary, homesick, alone, companionless, single
A. somber
B. somber
C. hostile
D. lonely
Choose the vocabulary word which best fits the antonyms listed.
45. inconsiderate, greedy, possessive, stingy, unkind
A. responsible
B. considerate
C. rash
D. meticulous
C. selfish
D. courageous
46. cowardly, unheroic, fearful
A. nervous
B. somber
47. inconclusive, dubious, hesitant, indecisive
A. somber
B. decisive
C. considerate
D. responsible
48. calculating, careful, cautious, thoughtful, wary
A. responsible
B. considerate
C. rash
D. meticulous
49. messy, carefree, inattentive, unparticular,
A. lonely
B. nervous
C. hostile
D. meticulous
C. rash
D. responsible
50. calm, relaxed, unanxious, fearful,
A. misspell
B. decisive
VOCABULARY UNIT 5
1. An individual with this personality is depressed and feels there is no hope in the future.
A. timid
C. gloomy
B. suspicious
D. fearless
2. An individual with this personality is often desirable as a babysitter.
A. timid
C. immigrate
B. gloomy
D. reliable
3. An individual with this personality makes sensible decisions based on his/her knowledge.
A. wise
C. loyal
B. emigrate
D. strait
4. An individual with a _____ personality always supports his/her friends.
A. warm
C. reliable
B. loyal
D. wise
5. A shy or nervous student to Del Webb Middle School may demonstrate a ______ personality.
A. jealous
C. wise
B. timid
D. reliable
6. Loving parents often demonstrate a ________ personality as they give hugs and kisses.
A. warm
C. loyal
B. hopeless
D. wise
7. Jack’s _________ personality shows as he becomes angry and bitter when Jill tries to take away his
prized possession.
A. suspicious
C. jealous
B. daring
D. gloomy
8. The police detective shows his _______ personality as he interrogates the man who may be involved in a
crime or dishonest activity.
A. wise
C. warm
B. timid
D. suspicious
9. An individual with this personality tries new and dangerous sports.
A. suspicious
C. daring
B. wise
D. gloomy
10. A student with a__________ personality chooses not to try and will be unsuccessful in life.
A. reliable
C. hopeless
B. daring
D. suspicious
Choose the best homophone for each sentence.
11. _______ roads often make driving across the state boring.
A. Strait
B. Straight
12. Many large ships are able to sail through the _____ or narrow passage to reach their destination.
A. strait
B. straight
13. The strong dictator’s abusive actions caused the country’s citizens to ________ to a new country for safety.
A. emigrate
B. immigrate
14. Our United States is a “melting pot” because many unfortunate people_______ to our country for a better
life.
A. emigrate
B. immigrate
15. Air and water are ______elements for life.
A. necessary
B. straight
C. reliable
D. warm
Choose the word or phrase that is the best synonym for the boldface word.
16. necessary A. required
B. possible
C. elective
D. voluntary
17. reliable
A. undependable
B. changeable
C. not to be trusted
D. dependable
18. gloomy
A. cheerful
B. miserable
C. joyful
D. positive
19. daring
A. weak
B. fragile
C. brave
D. small
20. loyal
A. false
B. untrue
C. reliable
D. fake
21. timid
A. shy
B. daring
C. pushy
D. slow
22. jealous
A. wishing for
B. trusting
C. suspicious
D. wise
23. wise
A. foolish
B. warm
C. stupid
D. clever
24. hopeless A. helpful
B. sure to fail
C. hopeful
D. confident
25. warm
B. cool
C. kind
D. rude
26. suspiciousA. not experienced
B. suspect
C. doubt
D. not trusting
27. straight A. in a straight line
B. bend
C. curved
D. curl
28. strait
B. short cut
C. in line
D. Bering
A. cold
A. the long way
29. emigrate A. moves into a country from another
B. moves away from a country to another
30. immigrateA. moves into a country from another
B. moves away from a country to another