ENGLISH IV VOCABULARY EXAM
2011
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Instructions:	Read each question carefully and circle the correct answer.

1.	Select the word that correctly completes the sentence.

Length is to ruler as weight is to __________.
	A.	light
	B.	ton
	C.	scale
	D.	heavy

2.	Select the word that correctly completes the sentence.

Dog is to bark as cat is to __________.
	A.	meow
	B.	fur
	C.	tail
	D.	claw

3.	Choose the answer that best expresses a relationship similar to that of the capitalized words.

STABLE:HORSE
	A.	pony:stall
	B.	garage:car
	C.	child:house
	D.	river:boat

4.	Choose the answer that best completes the analogy.

PYTHON:SNAKE::__________________:___________________.
	A.	frog:croak
	B.	dog:breed
	C.	spaniel:dog
	D.	rattlesnake:gartersnake

5.	Choose the answer that best completes the analogy.

GRAPES:VINEYARD::__________:__________
	A.	vegetable:garden
	B.	fruit:sweet
	C.	strawberries:tree
	D.	orange:peel

6.	Choose the answer that best completes the analogy.

VORACIOUS:RAVENOUS::__________:___________
	A.	homogenous:same
	B.	vindictive:forgiving
	C.	eccentric:normal
	D.	frugal:spendthrift

7.	Choose the answer that best completes the analogy.

EMLOYMENT:PAY::___________:___________
	A.	obey:teacher
	B.	research:cure
	C.	coach:team
	D.	win:try

8.	Choose the answer that best completes the analogy.

DIDACTIC:INSTRUCTIVE::__________:__________
	A.	gullible:naive
	B.	lighthearted:furious
	C.	serene:wild
	D.	instruct:pupils

9.	Choose the word that is the opposite of the underlined word.

A fairy tale is a story about imaginary people.
	A.	real
	B.	fake
	C.	pretend

10.	Choose the word that means the opposite of the underlined word.

Raul woke up to the sound of rain and thunder.
	A.	ran
	B.	played
	C.	jumped
	D.	slept

11.	Choose the word that means the opposite of the underlined word.

Ivan made his sandwich with fresh bread.
	A.	stale
	B.	warm
	C.	toasted
	D.	wheat

12.	Choose the word that means the opposite of the underlined word.

Suzanne has a knack for making the best chocolate chip cookies.
	A.	inability
	B.	talent
	C.	interest
	D.	drive

13.	Choose the word that means the opposite of the underlined word.

The discord in the family was caused by the recent divorce.
	A.	hatred
	B.	panic
	C.	music
	D.	harmony

14.	Choose the antonym for the underlined word.

Despite the huge disparity in their intelligence, the brothers loved one another deeply.
	A.	partiality
	B.	difference
	C.	range
	D.	similarity

15.	Choose the antonym for the underlined word.

The literal meaning of the poem was hard to determine.
	A.	actual
	B.	figurative
	C.	exact
	D.	unclear

16.	Choose the antonym for the underlined word.

If you have too many liabilities, you will risk going bankrupt.
	A.	assets
	B.	problems
	C.	taxes
	D.	children

17.	Choose the antonym for the underlined word.

Prince Egbert valiantly fought against the enemies of the kingdom.
	A.	bravely
	B.	lazily
	C.	cowardly
	D.	repeatedly

18.	What is the base word?

children
	A.	child
	B.	ren
	C.	en

19.	Decide what the base word is for the underlined word.

She wrote the directions incorrectly.
	A.	correct
	B.	in
	C.	incorrect
	D.	correctly

20.	Choose the word that is the base or root of the words.

government
governing
governor
governance

	A.	gov
	B.	govern
	C.	vern
	D.	gover

21.	Which answer could be added to the end of the word out to make a compound word?
	A.	in
	B.	ing
	C.	side
	D.	bound

22.	Choose the best meaning for the underlined word.

Deidre is a praiseworthy individual.
	A.	worthy of praise
	B.	not worthy of praise
	C.	polite
	D.	pretty

23.	What is the meaning of the underlined word?

HINT: Look for clues in the sentences.

We need to buy some bread.  This bread is stale.  
	A.	yellow
	B.	not fresh
	C.	crumbly

24.	Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Trevor does not like to swim.  When he received his invitation to Harry's pool party, he was reluctant to accept.
	A.	hesitant
	B.	quick
	C.	excited
	D.	sad

25.	Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The mechanic greased the car part with the lubricant.
	A.	oil
	B.	hose
	C.	machine
	D.	bottle

26.	Read the sentence and choose the best meaning for the underlined word.

Rick was not tired after running the race because he had built up his stamina.
	A.	endurance
	B.	speed
	C.	shoes
	D.	confidence

27.	Use the sentence to help you determine the best meaning for the underlined word.

It is important to cultivate good manners as you grow older.
	A.	grow
	B.	develop
	C.	criticize
	D.	question

28.	Use the sentence to help you determine the best meaning for the underlined word.

The detail in the painting is so minute that it is very difficult to see.
	A.	big
	B.	small
	C.	dark
	D.	light

29.	Use the sentence to help you determine the best meaning for the underlined word. 
 
The plight of the lost hikers worsened when they realized they were out of food.
	A.	happiness
	B.	good luck
	C.	excitement
	D.	distressing situation

30.	Use the sentence to help you determine the best meaning for the underlined word. 
 
The storm obliterated every tree in our neighborhood.
	A.	bent
	B.	stripped
	C.	passed by
	D.	wiped out

31.	Use the sentence to help you determine the best meaning for the underlined word.

The unscrupulous stockbroker sold worthless stocks to his unsuspecting clients.
	A.	moral
	B.	dishonest
	C.	innocent
	D.	motivated

32.	Use the sentence to help you determine the best meaning for the underlined word.

The cancer drug's efficacy was proven when the majority of patients were cured.
	A.	experimental treatment
	B.	effective performance
	C.	ineffective performance
	D.	lack of success

33.	Read the following definitions:

	•a thin growth on the end of fingers and toes
	•a piece of metal hit with a hammer

Which answer matches both definitions?
	A.	knuckles
	B.	pin
	C.	nail

34.	Choose the word that has the same meaning as the following two phrases.

a kind of drink
to strike or hit
	A.	soda
	B.	pinch
	C.	juice
	D.	punch

35.	Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

This Friday I have to mind my baby sister.
	A.	obey
	B.	thinking part of the brain
	C.	take care of

36.	Choose the word that has the same meaning as the following two phrases.

to be able to wait for something
an individual awaiting medical treatment
	A.	persistent
	B.	patient
	C.	intolerant
	D.	sickness

37.	Choose the word that best completes both sentences.

At the mansion, the guest slept in a separate _____________.

I gave her a _______________ to play a video game.
	A.	quarter
	B.	half
	C.	fourth
	D.	coin

38.	Choose the word that best completes both sentences.

She has made a _______________ mistake.
Her father's _____________ was in the Westhead Cemetery.
	A.	catacomb
	B.	severe
	C.	grave
	D.	ground

39.	Choose the word that best completes both sentences.

In order to get a picture we must develop a ____________.

The speaker received a ____________________ reaction from the crowd.
	A.	glossy
	B.	negative
	C.	warm
	D.	trite

40.	Choose the word that has the same meaning as both of the following phrases.

a blanket

to conceal something
	A.	cover
	B.	quilt
	C.	lie
	D.	hide

41.	Choose the word that best completes both sentences.

Jill had to ________ her eyes to see the ship in the distance.

Once it's boiled, ____________ the spaghetti in a colander.
	A.	experiment
	B.	project
	C.	strain
	D.	raise

42.	Choose the best answer.

Mrs. Zent's ___________ is two years old.
	A.	son
	B.	sun

43.	Choose the sentence that uses the underlined word incorrectly.
	A.	Deshawn wore a blue shirt to school.
	B.	Karina blue her nose loudly.
	C.	Manuel was feeling a little blue today.
	D.	Anton blew bubbles with his bubble gum.

44.	Choose the sentence that uses the underlined word incorrectly.
	A.	Do not break that fragile vase.
	B.	Terrence had to slam on the breaks to avoid the other car.
	C.	If you break open the egg we can put it in the frying pan.
	D.	Lauryn took a fifteen minute break.

45.	Read each sentence carefully.  Choose the answer that uses the underlined word incorrectly.
	A.	Eugene did grate on his math test!
	B.	Will you pour the milk on this cereal?
	C.	I ate a piece of cake.
	D.	Tomas got a blister on his heel.

46.	Read each sentence carefully.  Choose the answer that uses the underlined word incorrectly.
	A.	The lead character in the play is still undecided.
	B.	I saw a moose when I hiked through the animal reserve.
	C.	Jackie hit a foul ball and then a homerun.
	D.	Who's bicycle was left on the playground?

47.	Read each sentence carefully.  Choose the answer in which the underlined words are used correctly.
	A.	Jaedyn will except the to awards for outstanding achievement.
	B.	Jaedyn will accept the too awards for outstanding achievement.
	C.	Jaedyn will accept the two awards for outstanding achievement.
	D.	Jaedyn will except the two awards for outstanding achievement.

48.	What is the best definition for the word awake?
	A.	to not be asleep
	B.	to be asleep
	C.	to be in bed

49.	Choose the word or phrase that has the closest meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.

The attorneys for the case selected twelve jurors and two alternates.
	A.	substitutes
	B.	perform in succession
	C.	candidates
	D.	criminals

50.	Choose the word or phrase that has the closest meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.

The Patient's Digest includes condensed versions of important medical studies.
	A.	absorb nutrients
	B.	collection of art
	C.	collection of writing
	D.	collection of song lyrics

51.	What is the prefix of the word?

misplace
	A.	mis
	B.	place
	C.	ce

52.	In the following sentence, the underlined word contains a prefix.  Using the prefix, choose the best meaning of the underlined word.

I gave the incorrect answer on the test.
	A.	important
	B.	best
	C.	wrong

53.	In the following sentence, the underlined word contains a prefix.  Using the prefix, choose the best meaning of the underlined word.

Bob needed to repay his loan to the bank.
	A.	pay back
	B.	give
	C.	not pay

54.	What is the prefix in the given word?

monorail
	A.	mono
	B.	rail
	C.	mo
	D.	il

55.	Choose the best meaning for the underlined word.

Ms. Tryling forewarned the students of the exam.
	A.	warned after
	B.	did not warn
	C.	warned in advance
	D.	would not warn

56.	Choose the best meaning for the underlined prefix.

coexist
	A.	to
	B.	together
	C.	separate
	D.	not

57.	Choose the best meaning for the underlined prefix.

Tyler does not want to overtrain and injure himself before the game.
	A.	incorrectly
	B.	opposite of
	C.	too much
	D.	not

58.	Choose the word that best completes the sentence.

If we deplete the ___________, prices will rise.
	A.	surplus
	B.	people
	C.	errors
	D.	reasons

59.	Choose the word that best completes the sentence.

Our opponents in the debate __________ our arguments in their rebuttal.
	A.	rebuffed
	B.	agreed with
	C.	praised
	D.	expanded

60.	Choose the word that best completes the sentence.

Because my attendance at the ballet rehearsals was __________, my performance in the recital was embarrassing.
	A.	outstanding
	B.	dedicated
	C.	sporadic
	D.	consistent

61.	What is the meaning of the word?

colorful
	A.	without color
	B.	full of color
	C.	missing color

62.	In the following sentence there is a word that contains a suffix.  Using the suffix, choose the best meaning.

There was a calmness in the air.
	A.	opposite of calm
	B.	too calm
	C.	state of being calm

63.	Fill in the blank with the correct word.

Please replace this dim light bulb with a _____________ light bulb.
	A.	brighter
	B.	more brighter
	C.	most brightest
	D.	brighterer

64.	In each sentence there is an underlined word that contains a suffix.  Using the suffix, choose the best meaning for the underlined word.

The caller remained nameless.
	A.	with a name
	B.	after a name
	C.	call by name
	D.	without a name

65.	Choose the best meaning for the underlined word.

The man made alterations to the text.
	A.	changes
	B.	copies
	C.	illustrations
	D.	chapters

66.	Choose the best meaning for the underlined suffix.

We are hopeful that it will be sunny on the day of the picnic.
	A.	having
	B.	lacking
	C.	without
	D.	more

67.	Choose the best meaning for the underlined suffix.

 Jay held some resentment toward Doug after Doug received the award that Jay wanted.
	A.	in the direction of
	B.	one who
	C.	the state of being
	D.	without

68.	Choose the correct way to divide the word into syllables.

pebble
	A.	pebb-le
	B.	peb-ble
	C.	pe-bble

69.	Which answer means the same or almost the same as the underlined word.

Edmond will tremble with fear.
	A.	shake
	B.	faint
	C.	die

70.	Decide which word is a synonym for the underlined word.

Terrance is afraid of the dark.
	A.	fond
	B.	scared
	C.	comfortable
	D.	upset

71.	Decide which word is a synonym for the underlined word.

The warranty guaranteed the product would work properly.
	A.	felt
	B.	believed
	C.	implied
	D.	certified

72.	Decide which word is a synonym for the underlined word.

The humble servant honored his master.
	A.	modest
	B.	confident
	C.	assured
	D.	quiet

73.	Choose the word that means the same, or almost the same, as the underlined word.

All of the newspaper's headlines covered the latest scandal.
	A.	gossip
	B.	secret
	C.	boredom
	D.	highlight

74.	Choose the word that means the same, or almost the same, as the underlined word.

The harmonious music made it easy to clap and sing along.
	A.	jarring
	B.	clashing
	C.	shrill
	D.	blending

75.	Choose the word that is the synonym for the underlined word.

If you loiter long enough in a store, a salesperson is sure to come over and help you eventually.
	A.	shop
	B.	linger
	C.	look
	D.	complain

76.	Choose the word that is a synonym for the underlined word.

As the day progressed, the sun's hot rays slowly obliterated our snowman.

	A.	increased
	B.	hid
	C.	froze
	D.	destroyed

77.	Choose the word that is the synonym for the underlined word.

nonchalant
	A.	calm
	B.	anxious
	C.	attentive
	D.	afraid