Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "advantage" mean?

• A formal declaration of objection

• The act of leaving out something

• A condition that puts one in a favorable position

• To start something in motion

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

To "infer" means to leave out details

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

The word "abrupt" is best described as something that is:

• Planned and expected

• Slow and gradual

• Sudden or unexpected

• Neglected or omitted

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does "protest" mean?

• To agree with a policy

• A sudden event

• An action of objection or disapproval

• To deduce information

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Omission is the act of leaving something out.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.5.10

What does the word "enable" mean?

• To prevent something from happening

• To provide the means or ability to do something

• To make something more difficult

• To regret a decision

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The antonym (opposite) of anxious is...

• Calm

• Worried

• Excited

• Sad

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

What is the meaning of "humble" as used in the sentence: "Despite his achievements, the award-winning actor remained humble and down-to-earth."?

• Seeking a lot of attention

• Having a high opinion of oneself

• Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance

• Being very proud and unwilling to admit mistakes

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "diverse" mean in the context of the sentence: "The school celebrated its diverse student body with a cultural festival showcasing traditions from around the world."?

• Uniform and similar

• Showing a great deal of variety or difference

• Limited in scope

• Lacking in cultural activities

"The company decided to ______ its new product with a grand event to attract customers."

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4