Grade 9 Vocabulary Quiz-Week #2

What does the word "slipshod" mean?

• Carefully crafted

• Shabby and careless

• Extremely detailed

• Neat and tidy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following is a synonym for "nefarious"?

• Virtuous

• Honorable

• Wicked

• Respectable

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

The word "precursor" refers to:

• A final version

• A forerunner

• An unrelated event

• A consequence

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Choose the sentence where "impregnable" is used correctly.

• The impregnable argument was easily refuted.

• The castle's impregnable walls withstood the siege.

• The impregnable balloon popped at the slightest touch.

• The impregnable paper tore as soon as it was touched.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the antonym of "demure"?

• Shy

• Reserved

• Outspoken

• Modest

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following best defines "slipshod" work?

• Work done with great attention to detail

• Work that is performed excellently

• Work that is done hastily without care for standards

• Work that is innovative and groundbreaking

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Identify the sentence where "nefarious" is used incorrectly.

• The villain's nefarious plan was foiled by the hero.

• She was known for her nefarious activities in the underworld.

• The charity was praised for its nefarious efforts.

• The nefarious scheme involved embezzling funds from the company.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word would best replace "precursor" in the following sentence without changing its meaning? "The floppy disk was a precursor to modern USB flash drives."

• Successor

• Predecessor

• Descendant

• Heir

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

If a fortress is described as "impregnable," what does this imply?

• It is very old and crumbling.

• It can be easily taken over.

• It is invulnerable to attack.

• It is newly built and not yet strong.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which of the following sentences uses "demure" correctly?

• His demure outfit made him stand out at the party.

• She gave a demure smile in response to the compliment.

• The demure roar of the engine could be heard miles away.

• The athlete celebrated his victory with a demure fist pump.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F