Vocabulary Test

1. Vocabulary Test • To truly know these vocabulary words, you will need to apply your knowledge rather than match the definition. • The following review is in the same format as the test.

2. What will the test look like? The following sections will be on the test • Literary Terms section (4 questions) • Synonym section (4 questions) • Fill in the blank paragraph (9 questions) • Part of Speech section (3 questions) • Pictures application section (5 questions) • Application section (5 questions)

3. Synonym section • Remember that a synonym is a word that is the SAME as the original word. • You will need to apply your knowledge of the word to match it with the synonym.

4. Practice Test QuestionsMatch the Vocabulary Word With the Correct Synonym • __ Emanate • __ Assemble • __ Grievous • __ Reluctantly • __ Bland • __ Fervent • __ Shabby • __ Inevitable • Organized • Mournful • Unwillingly • Rabid • Unkempt • Unavoidable • Emit • Plain

5. Literary Terms • There will only be 4 literary terms. • Each of the 4 relate to “The Lottery” and “Those Who Walk Away from Omelas.”

6. Literary Terms Verbal Irony Theme Situational Irony Symbol Something that stands for, represents, or suggests another thing An occasion in which the outcome is significantly different from what was expected or considered appropriate. The underlying message of the story the author wants the reader to understand A meaning that is opposite of its literal meaning.

7. Part of Speech section In the following sentence, give the part of speech that defines how the bolded word is being used. You will need to apply your knowledge of parts of speech as well as the vocabulary word

8. In the following sentence, give the part of speech that defines how the bolded word is being used. • Other than the supplies provided by General Zaroff, Rainsford had to make do with the elements of the jungle for survival. • Noun • Phrasal verb • Adjective • Adverb • None of the above

9. In the following sentence, give the part of speech that defines how the bolded word is being used. • The people elected the candidate they believed would be most likely to treat her subordinates fairly. • Noun • Phrasal verb • Adjective • Adverb • None of the above

10. In the following sentence, give the part of speech that defines how the bolded word is being used. • The imperious rule of the tyrant emperor left his citizens with little hope for basic rights and freedoms. • Noun • Phrasal verb • Adjective • Adverb • None of the above

11. In the following sentence, give the part of speech that defines how the bolded word is being used. • The nurse’s genial bedside manner calmed my father’s nerves before his heart surgery. • Noun • Phrasal verb • Adjective • Adverb • None of the above

12. In the following sentence, give the part of speech that defines how the bolded word is being used. • The cat’s untrammeled curiosity led to its untimely demise. • Noun • Phrasal verb • Adjective • Adverb • None of the above

13. Application section • Identify the choice that best complete the statement or answers the question. • This is not a definition but an application of your knowledge.

14. A. Sunshine, lolly-pops and daisies B. Dark clouds, swords, and punishment Identify the choice that best complete the statement or answers the question Which would NOT be barbaric?

15. A. A new medication that helps a person going through chemotherapy. B. Using the same medication over and over for a migraine headache. Identify the choice that best complete the statement or answers the question Which situation would be a breakthrough?

16. A. Day dreaming in class about what to do on a beautiful summer day B. Making a plan with your mom about which colleges to visit during Spring Break. Identify the choice that best complete the statement or answers the question Which would be an example of reveries?

17. a. The receptionist at a large company b. A MMA fighter as he body-slams his opponent Identify the choice that best complete the statement or answers the question Which person would be genial?

18. A. Living with your parents B. Living on your own Identify the choice that best complete the statement or answers the question Which would NOT be untrammeled?

19. A. Walls chairs, table, lamp b. Pink rose petals decorate the red and white tablecloth as the young couple stretches out slowly to hold hands. Identify the choice that best complete the statement or answers the question Which description is florid?

20. A. Red, orange, purple, green, black B. brown, khaki, tan, oatmeal, white Identify the choice that best complete the statement or answers the question Which description is bland?

21. A. Whoo!!!!!!!!!Hooray!!!! B. Congratulations Identify the choice that best complete the statement or answers the question Which description is exuberant?

22. A. Sneaking out B. Getting in trouble for sneaking out Identify the choice that best complete the statement or answers the question Which situation is NOT inevitable?

23. Matching Pictures • These vocabulary words apply to real things. • In the following pictures, select the correct vocabulary word to name the picture.

24. Which vocabulary word is best described by the following picture? • Fade • Liberty • Assemble • Barbaric • Bland

25. Which vocabulary word is best described by the following picture? • Fade • Liberty • Assemble • Barbaric • Bland

26. Which vocabulary word is best described by the following picture? • Fade • Liberty • Assemble • Barbaric • Bland

27. Which vocabulary word is best described by the following picture? • Genial • Liberty • Florid • Barbaric • Bland

28. Which vocabulary word is best described by the following picture? • Fade • Liberty • Assemble • Barbaric • Bland

29. Which vocabulary word is best described by the following picture? • Fade • Liberty • Assemble • Barbaric • Bland

30. Which vocabulary word is best described by the following picture? • Grievous • Reluctantly • Fervent • Fade • Make do with

31. Which vocabulary word is best described by the following picture? • Inevitable • Liberty • Grievous • Barbaric • Subordinate

32. Fill in the blank • Using a word bank, fill in the blank of the paragraph • You will need to understand the context of the word.

33. Fill in the blank Stain exuberant enthusiasm exploitation inevitable • _______________ radiated throughout the stadium as the ___________ fans waited for the Longhorns to take the field. Even though they knew that victory was ____________ against the hapless Aggies, they also knew that a loss would __________ and otherwise successful season. However, the Longhorn offense’s ___________ of the A&M defense assured everyone that the good guys would prevail yet again.

34. Fill in the blank Florid shabby slip of paper genial • The introduction was ___________ enough, in fact, it was downright friendly. Though Ash looked scruffy and _________ while Linda looked magnificent in her _________ dress and matching shoes, the two hit it off immediately. He had written on a ___________ for her to meet him in a cabin out in the woods, little did they know the adventure that awaited them.