MDG Vocab Practice Quiz

What is a 'mirage'?

• an optical illusion
• a tangible item
• a solid structure
• a real object

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does it mean to do something 'doggedly'?

• to do it carelessly
• to do it quickly
• to do it slowly
• to do it persistently

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is 'agility'?

• the ability to move carefully
• the ability to move quickly
• the ability to move slowly
• the ability to move clumsily

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

Which of the following is an example of something being 'precariously' placed?

• a secure lock
• a sturdy building
• a solid foundation
• a balanced stack of books

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

What does it mean to be 'affable'?

• to be mean
• to be unkind
• to be friendly
• to be rude

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What is something that is 'deplorable'?

• something that is acceptable
• something that is praiseworthy
• something that is admirable
• something that is unacceptable

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does it mean to 'condone' something?

• to ignore it
• to criticize it
• to approve of it
• to change it

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

What does it mean for something to be 'pungent'?

• to be sweet
• to be spicy
• to be sour
• to be strong-smelling

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a 'grisly' scene?

• a peaceful scene
• a serene scene
• a beautiful scene
• a gruesome scene

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does it mean for something to be 'tangible'?

• able to be heard
• able to be touched
• able to be smelled
• able to be seen

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4