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Mini Mock — 15 questions
Timed suggestion: 12 minutes. Write your answers on a separate sheet.
1. Which word is closest in meaning to BRAVE?
2. Which word is most OPPOSITE in meaning to BOLD?
3. Three of these words go together. Which one is the odd one out?
4. Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
He had the _____ to ask for a third helping of pudding.
5. Type the missing letters to complete the word.
Setting up the school newspaper was an exciting v_n__re.
v_n__re
6. Which ONE word fits BOTH sentences?
1. The scouts _____ to finish the hike before dark.
2. Building the treehouse was a great _____ for the two of them.
7. Which of these is the meaning of ENDURE?
8. Which word is closest in meaning to TENACIOUS?
9. Which word is most OPPOSITE in meaning to ARDUOUS?
10. Three of these words go together. Which one is the odd one out?
11. Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
He made an _____ promise to look after his little sister.
12. Type the missing letters to complete the word.
She threw herself into the project with real z_a_.
z_a_
13. Which ONE word fits BOTH sentences?
1. Grandpa still tackles every day with real _____.
2. The recipe called for the _____ of one lime.
14. Which word means: "great energy, strength and enthusiasm."?
15. Which word is closest in meaning to EAGER?
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Mini Mock — marked answers
1. bold
willing to do something difficult, dangerous or frightening without giving up. For example: "The brave firefighter ran into the smoke to save the kitten."
2. cowardly
brave and confident, not afraid to take risks. For example: "It was a bold move to swap teams just before the final."
3. Patient
fearless, brave, valiant all mean the same as "brave". Patient doesn't belong.
4. audacity
a bold and shocking confidence to do something that most people would not dare to do. Full sentence: "He had the audacity to ask for a third helping of pudding."
5. venture
a new activity or business that involves some risk. Full sentence: "Setting up the school newspaper was an exciting venture."
6. Endeavour
Meaning 1: to try very hard to do something difficult. ("The scouts endeavoured to finish the hike before dark.") Meaning 2: a serious attempt to do something difficult. ("Building the treehouse was a great endeavour for the two of them.")
7. to bear something difficult or painful without giving up.
to bear something difficult or painful without giving up. For example: "The explorers endured freezing temperatures to reach the summit."
8. determined
not giving up easily, holding on firmly even when things are hard. For example: "The tenacious puppy refused to let go of the rope in the tug of war."
9. effortless
needing a lot of effort and very tiring to do. For example: "The climb to the summit was long and arduous."
10. Succinct
conscientious, diligent, meticulous all mean the same as "hardworking and careful". Succinct doesn't belong.
11. earnest
very serious and sincere about what you say or do. Full sentence: "He made an earnest promise to look after his little sister."
12. zeal
great energy and enthusiasm for something you believe in. Full sentence: "She threw herself into the project with real zeal."
13. Zest
Meaning 1: great enthusiasm and enjoyment for life or an activity. ("Grandpa still tackles every day with real zest.") Meaning 2: the outer, coloured skin of a lemon, orange or lime, used in cooking. ("The recipe called for the zest of one lime.")
14. Vigour
great energy, strength and enthusiasm. For example: "She tackled her homework with surprising vigour."
15. keen
very keen and excited to do or have something. For example: "The puppy was eager to chase the ball."