"A Christmas Carol" Vocabulary Quiz

Ethan, Noah, and Mia are planning to start a business. They are considering various options. If they decide to go into 'ironmongery', what would their business involve?

• Manufacture and sale of plastic goods

• Manufacture and sale of iron goods

• Manufacture and sale of wooden goods

• Manufacture and sale of copper goods

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

In a literature class, Anika was asked to find a synonym for the word 'unhallowed' used in a novel. Which of the following words should she choose?

• Holy

• Blessed

• Sacred

• Profane

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Mia and Avery are planning a big event. In which context would they use the term 'solemnized'?

• While planning the funeral services for a relative

• While organizing the graduation ceremonies at their school

• While arranging Sophia's birthday party

• While preparing for their friend's marriage ceremonies

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

James, Michael, and Oliver are playing a strategy video game where they have to build their own kingdom. In the game, what are ramparts?

• A type of musical instrument they can play in their kingdom

• Defensive walls or fortifications they can build for their kingdom

• A type of bird they can have in their kingdom

• A type of plant they can grow in their kingdom

During a drama rehearsal, Luna was asked to portray a scene that was 'wrenching'. What could be the meaning of 'wrenching' in this context?

• A tool used for gripping and turning objects

• A sudden and violent twist or pull

• Turning a bolt or nut with a wrench

• Causing great emotional or physical pain

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Kai found a rare comic book that he had been wanting for a long time. Emma noticed that Kai was very covetous of the comic book. Which word describes Charlotte's behavior when she decided not to desire the comic book as much as Kai did?

• selfish

• greedy

• envious

• generous

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Olivia, Emma, and Liam were discussing their group project. Olivia made a suggestion and Emma responded 'shrewdly'. What does this mean?

• Emma responded in a way that shows foolishness; stupidly.

• Emma responded in a way that shows sharp powers of judgment; astutely.

• Emma responded in a way that shows kindness; benevolently.

• Emma responded in a way that shows laziness; indolently.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In a science project, Abigail, Mia, and Avery were asked to create a bridge using materials that are thin and strong. Which word best describes such materials?

• Weak

• Slender

• Flimsy

• Frail

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

During a school event, Harper made an 'entreaty' to Noah and Scarlett. What does this mean?

• Harper made a casual or indifferent request to Noah and Scarlett.

• Harper made a forceful demand or command to Noah and Scarlett.

• Harper made a sincere or humble request or plea to Noah and Scarlett.

• Harper made a humorous or sarcastic remark to Noah and Scarlett.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Aiden found an old coin on the street and showed it to Evelyn and Oliver. Evelyn said it's a 'trifle'. What does Evelyn mean by 'trifle'?

• Something of little value or importance

• A large amount of something

• A delicious dessert

• A serious matter

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4