Bunat Alghad Academy

First Semester
For the Scholastic Year 2023/2024

Student’s Name:
Grade: 9 International
Focus: Unit 2 Vocabulary Quiz
Teacher’s Name: Nadia Balquis & Majd abu Dawood
Date: Sunday 29\10\2023

1. Which of the following best defines the word "siblings"?

a) cousins
b) parents
c) brothers or sisters
d) neighbors

2. What is the meaning of the word "exuberant"?

a) boring
b) sad
c) enthusiastic
d) lazy

3. Which word is a synonym for "critical"?

a) funny
b) serious
c) kind
d) small

4. If someone is described as "reticent," what trait do they possess?

a) reserved
b) talkative
c) aggressive
d) confident

5. What does the word "maintenance" mean?

a) destruction
b) creation
c) preservation
d) expansion
6. Which term refers to properties or buildings?
a) tenants
b) premises
c) investments
d) locations

7. Which of the following is NOT a synonym for "maintenance"?

a) upkeep
b) preservation
c) neglect
d) care

8. Which of the following sentences uses the word "uptight" correctly?

a) Sarah is uptight because she won the lottery.
b) Mark is uptight because he is relaxed and carefree.
c) The teacher is uptight because she is patient and understanding.
d) John is uptight because he is overly tense and anxious.

9. Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "affectionate."

a) The fierce dog was affectionate and tried to bite the mailman.
b) The affectionate cat scratched the furniture.
c) The affectionate child hugged and kissed her parents.
d) The angry boss was affectionate towards his employees.

10. Which sentence accurately describes the word "dynamic"?

a) The dynamic car engine refused to start.
b) The dynamic performance received a standing ovation.
c) The dynamic painting was dull and colorless.
d) The dynamic student skipped school and didn't study.

11. Identify the sentence that uses the word "vibrant" correctly.
a) The vibrant flowers attracted the birds and bees.
b) The vibrant person was always sad and gloomy.
c) The vibrant music put everyone to sleep.
d) The vibrant colors of the sunset were dull.
12. A person who perseveres never gives up on their goals.
a) True
b) False

13. Choose the word that is the opposite of "vibrant."

a) alive
b) dull
c) quaint
d) timid

14. "Despite the difficult questions, Mary managed to _____ the exam."
a) be up and up
b) sail through
c) make a killing

15."With all the preparation, the victory was _____ for our team."
a) ace
b) sail through
c) in the bag