Grade 10 English Language Arts Vocabulary Review Worksheet

Vocabulary Review Worksheet

Grade 10 English Language Arts Vocabulary Review Worksheet Advanced 25 Questions 13 Views

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Grade 10 English Language Arts Vocabulary Review Worksheet

Vocabulary Review Worksheet

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Grade: Grade 10

Subject: English Language Arts

Topic: Vocabulary

Time: 20 Minutes

Difficulty: Advanced

Questions: 25

Instructions:
Directions: Read each question carefully and answer in complete sentences when needed. Use context clues, word parts, and your knowledge of vocabulary to choose the best answer. Questions increase in difficulty.

Skills Practiced:

Vocabulary
English Language Arts
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving

1Question

Define the word 'diligent.'

2Question

What does the word 'reluctant' mean?

3Question

Choose the best synonym for 'brief': short, noisy, ancient, or careful.

4Question

Choose the best antonym for 'expand': grow, increase, shrink, or develop.

5Question

Use the word 'benevolent' in a sentence that shows its meaning.

6Question

What is the meaning of the word 'modify'?

7Question

Which word best completes the sentence: 'The team's victory was so _____ that the whole school celebrated for days.'

8Question

Identify the meaning of the prefix 're-' in the word 'rebuild.'

9Question

What does the root 'scrib/script' relate to in words such as 'describe' and 'manuscript'?

10Question

Choose the word with the most positive connotation: cheap, thrifty, stingy, or miserly.

11Question

In the sentence 'The author used subtle irony to criticize the character's behavior,' what does 'subtle' mean?

12Question

What is the meaning of 'ambiguous'?

13Question

Use context clues to define 'wary' in this sentence: 'After hearing strange noises in the attic, Maya became wary and checked the locks twice.'

14Question

Which word best fits this sentence: 'The scientist gave a _____ explanation that made the complex process easy to understand.'

15Question

What does the suffix '-able' mean in the word 'predictable'?

16Question

Explain the difference between 'literal' and 'figurative' language.

17Question

Choose the best meaning of 'resilient' in this sentence: 'Even after repeated setbacks, the athlete remained resilient.'

18Question

What does the word 'scrupulous' suggest about a person's actions?

19Question

Use the sentence to determine the meaning of 'skeptical': 'Jordan listened to the rumor but remained skeptical until he saw evidence.'

20Question

Select the word that best matches the tone of the sentence: 'Her voice was sardonic as she commented on the obvious mistake.'

21Question

What is the meaning of the word 'alleviate'?

22Question

Analyze the word part in 'transportation.' What does the prefix 'trans-' mean?

23Question

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The senator gave a _____ speech, carefully avoiding any strong opinion.'

24Question

Explain how context can help determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word. Give one example.

25Question

Write a short paragraph using at least three vocabulary words from this worksheet correctly.

Answer Key

#	Answer
1	Careful and hardworking; showing steady effort.
2	Unwilling or hesitant.
3	short
4	shrink
5	Benevolent means kind and generous, as in: The benevolent teacher stayed after school to help struggling students.
6	To change or adjust something slightly.
7	exhilarating
8	Again or back.
9	Writing or written text.
10	thrifty
11	Not obvious; delicate or carefully hidden.
12	Open to more than one meaning; unclear.
13	Cautious or watchful.
14	concise
15	Capable of or able to be.
16	Literal language means exactly what it says, while figurative language uses figures of speech or imaginative comparisons.
17	Able to recover quickly; strong and adaptable.
18	They are very careful, thorough, and honest.
19	Doubtful or unwilling to believe something without proof.
20	mocking or sarcastic
21	To make something less severe or easier to endure.
22	Across or beyond.
23	neutral
24	Context provides surrounding words and sentences that give clues to meaning. For example, in 'The parched hikers eagerly drank water,' the word 'parched' means very thirsty or extremely dry.
25	Responses will vary, but should correctly use at least three vocabulary words from the worksheet in a coherent paragraph.