Print vs. Internet Age Scholastic Action Vocabulary

What is the definition of 'overwhelmed'?

• Feeling slightly annoyed or inconvenienced by a situation or emotion.

• Feeling indifferent or unaffected by a situation or emotion.

• Feeling excited or energized by a situation or emotion.

• Feeling completely defeated or overcome by a situation or emotion.

What is the definition of 'misinformation'?

• True or accurate information that is spread unintentionally or deliberately.

• False or inaccurate information that is spread unintentionally or deliberately.

• Information that is spread only unintentionally.

• Information that is spread only intentionally.

What is the definition of 'painstaking'?

• Lazy or idle

• Taking great care or effort; diligent or thorough

• Quick and hasty

• Careless or negligent

What is the definition of 'tedious'?

• Fascinating, intriguing, or enthralling

• Boring, monotonous, or repetitive

• Exciting, thrilling, or captivating

• Interesting, engaging, or stimulating

What is the definition of 'literacy'?

• The ability to speak multiple languages.

• The ability to play a musical instrument.

• The ability to solve complex mathematical problems.

• The ability to read and write.

Which word means 'given too much to handle'?

• underwhelmed

• contented

• overwhelmed

• exhausted

Which word means 'information that is incorrect'?

• uninformation

• misinformation

• disinformation

• malinformation

Which word means 'done with great care or effort'?

• careless

• meticulous

• negligent

• hasty

Which word means 'boring and too slow or long'?

• tedious

• fast-paced

• exciting

• engaging

Which word means 'the ability to read and write'?

• oracy

• numeracy

• literacy

• illiteracy