1. The painting was ________ for its vibrant colors.

• a) criticized
• b) praised
• c) ignored
• d) disliked

2. The bridge was built to ________ the two towns.

• a) separate
• b) join
• c) divide
• d) block

3. The cake tasted ________ because it was freshly baked.

• a) delicious
• b) bland
• c) bitter
• d) salty

4. The forest was ________ with mist in the early morning.

• a) covered
• b) empty
• c) dry
• d) bare

5. The student was ________ with her final grade.

• a) disappointed
• b) pleased
• c) upset
• d) angry

6. The scientist’s discovery was truly ________.

• a) ordinary
• b) amazing
• c) expected
• d) minor

7. The crowd cheered as the band played ________ music.

• a) exciting
• b) boring
• c) slow
• d) sad

8. The hikers took a ________ break before continuing their journey.

• a) short
• b) long
• c) unexpected
• d) unnecessary

9. The soup was too ________ for her to eat.

• a) hot
• b) cold
• c) bland
• d) sweet

10. The teacher ________ the students for their hard work.

• a) punished
• b) praised
• c) ignored
• d) warned