5. Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension Quiz

What does the word "Diatribe" most closely mean?

• A detailed discussion

• A bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing

• An informal conversation

• A formal agreement

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If something is described as "Fortuitous," what is its nature?

• It is planned

• It is unfortunate

• It happens by chance, especially in a lucky way

• It is inevitable

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "Incoherent" mean when referring to someone's speech or writing?

• It is clear and easy to understand

• It is persuasive

• It is disjointed or lacking logical coherence

• It is lengthy and detailed

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The word "Ilk" is used to refer to what?

• A type or kind of people or things

• A unique event

• A specific period in history

• A legal document

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does it mean if a school is described as "Prestigious"?

• It is new and modern

• It is expensive

• It is highly respected and admired, often because of being important

• It is located in a prestigious area

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A "Placard" is a type of what?

• Furniture

• Sign or notice for public display

• Musical instrument

• Clothing item

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

When something is considered "Integral," it is:

• Optional

• Necessary and important as a part of a whole

• External and not important

• Rare and valuable

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"Remuneration" is best defined as:

• A formal apology

• Money paid for work or a service

• A type of punishment

• A legal document

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If a fee is described as "Nominal," it means that the fee is:

• Extremely high

• Very low, often symbolically so

• Refundable

• Calculated based on usage

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"Inhibition" in a psychological context most closely means:

• The act of encouraging someone to act freely

• A feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way

• The process of learning new skills

• A medical treatment for anxiety

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4