The Outsiders Vocabulary 5

The Outsiders Vocabulary 5

1. 
   aghast- (adjective) struck with fear
   
2. 
   exploits - (noun) a bold or daring feat; the act of manipulating to one’s advantage
   
3. 
   aimlessly- (adverb) lacking goal or purpose
   
4. 
   veer-verb- to change direction suddenly
   
5. 
   agony- (noun) extreme suffering either mentally or physically
   
6. 
   stupor- (noun) reduced awareness or consciousness
   
7. 
   triumph- (noun) success after a struggle.
   
8. 
   bewilder- verb- to confuse or puzzle somebody
   
9. 
   editorial- noun- an article in a newspaper or magazine that expresses the opinion of its editor or publisher
   
10. 
    liable- adj.- having legal responsibility; or likely to experience or do something
    
11. 
    Gerund- GRAMMAR- a verb that ends in –ing and acts as a noun (Example: Painting a landscape requires careful observation.)
    
12. 
    Gerund Phrase- GRAMMAR- a gerund with its modifiers and complements- things that help describe and add detail. (Example: I love painting with watercolors.)
    

The Outsiders, Vocabulary Practice #5 Name: _________________________ Date: _____

Directions: Add the correct vocabulary word to the sentences from the novel. Use the book for guidance if needed!

Agony	Aghast	Aimlessly	Triumph	Editorial
Stupor	Exploits	Veer	Bewilder	Liable

1. 
   “Work?” Two-Bit was _____________. “And ruin my rep?”(Hinton 113).
   
2. 
   Two-Bit told Pony many stories about his _________ while Pony washed the dishes (113).
   
3. 
   I walked down the hall in a daze. Dally had taken the car and I started the long walk home in a ________________ (158).
   
4. 
   His eyes were closed, but when the door shut behind me he opened them, and I suddenly wondered if my own eyes looked as feverish and __________ed as his (159).
   
5. 
   Nobody would write ____________(s) praising Dally (162).
   
6. 
   If the judge decides Darry isn’t a good guardian or something, I’m ______________to get
   

stuck in a home somewhere (173).

7. 
   He __________ed off to the right, but I caught him in a flying tackle before he’d gone
   

more than a couple of steps (185).

8. 
   Two-Bit walked _____________ ,or without purpose, to divert suspicion.
   
9. 
   Despite being in _______________ about Sandy’s move to Florida and his brother’s
   

life as a fugitive, Sodapop kept up a brave façade.

10. 
    The _______________ of winning the rumble against the socs was bittersweet, because Johnny found no comfort in the victory.
    

The Outsiders, Vocabulary Practice #5 Name: _________________________ Date: _____

Directions: Add the correct vocabulary word to the sentences from the novel. Use the book for guidance if needed!

Agony	Aghast	Aimlessly	Triumph	Editorial
Stupor	Exploits	Veer	Bewilder	Liable

1. 
   “Work?” Two-Bit was _____________. “And ruin my rep?”(Hinton 113).
   
2. 
   Two-Bit told Pony many stories about his _________ while Pony washed the dishes (113).
   
3. 
   I walked down the hall in a daze. Dally had taken the car and I started the long walk home in a ________________ (158).
   
4. 
   His eyes were closed, but when the door shut behind me he opened them, and I suddenly wondered if my own eyes looked as feverish and __________ed as his (159).
   
5. 
   Nobody would write ____________(s) praising Dally (162).
   
6. 
   If the judge decides Darry isn’t a good guardian or something, I’m ______________to get
   

stuck in a home somewhere (173).

7. 
   He __________ed off to the right, but I caught him in a flying tackle before he’d gone
   

more than a couple of steps (185).

8. 
   Two-Bit walked _____________ ,or without purpose, to divert suspicion.
   
9. 
   Despite being in _______________ about Sandy’s move to Florida and his brother’s
   

life as a fugitive, Sodapop kept up a brave façade.

10. 
    The _______________ of winning the rumble against the socs was bittersweet, because Johnny found no comfort in the victory.
    

Directions: Read the synonyms and inset the vocabulary word that completes them.

1. 
   trouble, worries, problems, ______________________
   
2. 
   pain, suffering, misery, __________________________
   
3. 
   blankness, vacancy, apathy, ______________________
   
4. 
   victory, achievement, success, ____________________
   
5. 
   endeavors, actions, adventures, ___________________
   

Directions: Identify the gerund in the sentence by circling it.

A gerund is a verbal that ends in –ing and acts as a noun. A gerund phrase consists of the gerund with its modifiers and complements. Example: Jonathon got paid for sculpting the dolphin.

6. 
   Swimming is my favorite activity. 21.Painting made me appreciate how light affects color.
   
7. 
   My favorite hobby is teasing my brother. 22. We encouraged his entering the competition.
   
8. 
   Finding the right joke is half the job. 23. Mom kept me from going without my jacket.
   
9. 
   I love walking to the park with my dog. 24. Dorie’s best subject is acting in drama class.
   
10. 
    I get in touch with my grandma by calling on the phone. 25. John prefers taking photos of people.
    

Directions: Read the synonyms and inset the vocabulary word that completes them.

11. 
    trouble, worries, problems, ______________________
    
12. 
    pain, suffering, misery, __________________________
    
13. 
    blankness, vacancy, apathy, ______________________
    
14. 
    victory, achievement, success, ____________________
    
15. 
    endeavors, actions, adventures, ___________________
    

Directions: Identify the gerund in the sentence by circling it.

A gerund is a verbal that ends in –ing and acts as a noun. A gerund phrase consists of the gerund with its modifiers and complements. Example: Jonathon got paid for sculpting the dolphin.

16. 
    Swimming is my favorite activity. 21.Painting made me appreciate how light affects color.
    
17. 
    My favorite hobby is teasing my brother. 22. We encouraged his entering the competition.
    
18. 
    Finding the right joke is half the job. 23. Mom kept me from going without my jacket.
    
19. 
    I love walking to the park with my dog. 24. Dorie’s best subject is acting in drama class.
    
20. 
    I get in touch with my grandma by calling on the phone. 25. John prefers taking photos of people.
    

The Outsiders Vocabulary 5 Quiz Name: __________________________________________

Write the definition of the word.

1. 
   triumph ______________________________________________________________________________
   
2. 
   agony _____________________________________________________________________________
   
3. 
   aimlessly ______________________________________________________________________________
   
4. 
   stupor ______________________________________________________________________________
   
5. 
   veer ______________________________________________________________________________
   

Write a sentence using the vocabulary word, including context clues to show meaning.

6. 
   exploits ______________________________________________________________________________
   
7. 
   aghast ______________________________________________________________________________
   

6. 
   bewilder ______________________________________________________________________________
   
7. 
   liable ______________________________________________________________________________
   

6. 
   editorial ______________________________________________________________________________
   

The Outsiders Vocabulary 5 Quiz Name: __________________________________________

Write the definition of the word.

1. 
   triumph ______________________________________________________________________________
   
2. 
   agony _____________________________________________________________________________
   
3. 
   aimlessly ______________________________________________________________________________
   
4. 
   stupor ______________________________________________________________________________
   
5. 
   veer ______________________________________________________________________________
   

Write a sentence using the vocabulary word, including context clues to show meaning.

6. 
   exploits ______________________________________________________________________________
   
7. 
   aghast ______________________________________________________________________________
   

8. 
   bewilder ______________________________________________________________________________
   
9. 
   liable ______________________________________________________________________________
   

10. 
    editorial ______________________________________________________________________________
    

Grammar Check: Clearly label the gerund used by circling the word or words. Label the participle or participle phrase by underling the word or words.

11. 
    Saving the children from the fire made Johnny a hero.
    

12. 
    Two-Bit’s favorite pastime is joking around.
    

13. 
    Finding no triumph in the fight, Ponyboy realizes that fighting is useless.
    

14. 
    Cherry loves driving her red convertible around town.
    

15. 
    Calling from a pay phone, Dally tells his friends of the robbery at the convenience store.
    

Grammar Check: Clearly label the gerund used by circling the word or words. Label the participle or participle phrase by underling the word or words.

6. 
   Saving the children from the fire made Johnny a hero.
   

6. 
   Two-Bit’s favorite pastime is joking around.
   

6. 
   Finding no triumph in the fight, Ponyboy realizes that fighting is useless.
   

6. 
   Cherry loves driving her red convertible around town.
   

6. 
   Calling from a pay phone, Dally tells his friends of the robbery at the convenience store.
   

The Outsiders Vocabulary 5 Quiz

Write the definition of the word.

6. 
   triumph 4. agony
   
7. 
   aimlessly 5. stupor
   
8. 
   veer
   

Write a sentence using the vocabulary word, including context clues to show meaning.

**Include a gerund in one of your sentences, clearly labeling the gerund used by underlining. **

6. 
   exploits 9. aghast
   
7. 
   bewilder 10. liable
   
8. 
   editorial