Grade 8 Vocabulary Quiz

Vocabulary: What is the meaning of the word 'elapse'?

• To disappear

• To pass or go by (said of time)

• To speed up

• To stand still

Vocabulary: Define the word 'merge'.

• To fly high in the sky

• To separate or divide things apart

• To dig a hole in the ground

• To combine or join two or more things together.

Vocabulary: What does 'imperative' mean?

• of vital importance; crucial

• pertaining to the future

• not important; insignificant

• related to the past

Vocabulary: Explain the term 'anonymous'.

• Famous or well-known

• Unknown or unnamed

• Celebrity or public figure

• Identified or named

Word Definitions: Provide the definition of 'amiss'.

• correct or appropriate

• not right or out of place

• in order or correct

• right or suitable

Word Definitions: What is the definition of 'formulate'?

• To ignore or neglect

• To create or develop a method, system, or idea

• To confuse or disorient

• To destroy or demolish

Word Definitions: Define 'chronological'.

• Arranged in the order of size

• Arranged in the order of importance

• Arranged in the order of time

• Arranged in the order of color

Contextual Usage: Use the word 'perspective' in a sentence.

• The perspective is having lunch at the cafe.

• Perspective is my favorite.

• From my perspective, the situation looks different.

• Her perspective is at the bus stop.

Contextual Usage: Can you use 'elapse' in a sentence?

• The cat elapse the mouse

• I elapse my homework yesterday

• An hour had elapsed before she realized she was late.

• The sun elapse behind the clouds

Contextual Usage: Create a sentence using the word 'merge'.

• The two companies decided to merge and become one entity.

• The one company decided to merge alone.

• The two companies decided to merge and go out of business.

• The two companies decided to merge and become competitors.