Language Skills Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'advocate'?

• to publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy

• to publicly oppose or discourage a particular cause or policy

• to remain neutral and not take a stance on a particular cause or policy

• to privately support or recommend a particular cause or policy

Tags

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.4.a

Choose the correct synonym for the word 'appeal': A) Repel B) Attract C) Reject D) Ignore

• A

• C

• B

• D

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word is the opposite of 'contradiction'?

• conformity

• agreement

• harmony

• consensus

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What is the best definition for the word 'convey'?

• obscure

• transfer

• conceal

• communicate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which word means to strengthen or reinforce?

• undermine

• bolster

• fortify

• weaken

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What does the term 'humanity' refer to?

• The study of human behavior and society.

• The physical body of a human being.

• The belief in the existence of a higher power.

• Collective attributes, qualities, and characteristics that define human beings.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

What is the meaning of the word 'acquire'?

• obtain or gain possession of something

• lose or give away something

• destroy or demolish something

• ignore or neglect something

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the correct synonym for the word 'condolence': A) Sympathy B) Celebration C) Happiness D) Indifference

• A

• D

• C

• B

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does the word 'eradicate' mean?

• reduce slightly

• preserve

• create

• completely destroy or eliminate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the best definition for the word 'evaporate'?

• Disappear completely

• Change from liquid to vapor

• Turn into a solid

• Change from vapor to liquid

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A