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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Define the word arbitrary.
Ex. sentence: That decision seems so arbitrary.
calculated, planned out
determined by chance
decisive and to the point
impossible
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.6.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Define the word confluence.
Ex. sentence - A confluence of events is leading us toward the finals
backwards
accidental, not on purpose
random
a joining or coming together
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Define the word egregious.
Ex. sentence - These were not just typical infractions, they were egregious.
normal
very bad
unplanned
calculated
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.1E
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Define the word inadequate.
Ex. sentence - The effort put forth was inadequate to complete the task.
not enough
more than enough
depressing
embarassing
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
CCSS.L.3.4B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Define the word diffuse.
Example sentence - The forest was filled with a soft, diffused light.
eliminate
concentrated in one place
to spread out, scatter
bright and shiny
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Define the word thwart.
Ex. sentence - Our efforts to win were thwarted by the other team.
to stop from happening
to encourage
to help
to preserve for later use
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Define the word anvil.
Ex sentence - I need an anvil to make a metal nametag.
hammer
song
heavy, iron block
excuse
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
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