ELA 8 Unit 11 A&B Test

What does the word "delve" most closely mean in the sentence: "The researcher decided to delve deeper into the historical archives to find more information."

• Ignore

• Investigate

• Destroy

• Simplify

Which of the following best demonstrates the meaning of "appease"?

• To challenge someone aggressively

• To make someone less angry or satisfied

• To ignore a problem

• To increase the severity of a situation

In the context of a natural disaster, the word "calamitous" most nearly means:

• Insignificant

• Fortunate

• Disastrous

• Predictable

The word "gallantry" is best shown by which of the following actions?

• A person cheating in a competition

• A student refusing to help a peer

• A soldier saving a fellow soldier in battle

• A friend spreading rumors

What does "impart" mean in the sentence: "The teacher hoped to impart a love of reading to her students."

• Take away

• Confuse

• Transmit

• Discourage

Choosing a "judicious" location for the new school would mean selecting a site that is:

• Expensive

• Wise and thoughtful

• Closest to the city center

• Most popular among students

An "overbearing" person is most likely to:

• Be extremely shy and reserved

• Listen carefully to others' opinions

• Dominate others in an unpleasant way

• Show a lot of empathy

A "quirk" is best described as:

• A serious flaw

• A predictable behavior

• A peculiar habit

• A common practice

To "regale" someone would mean to:

• Bore them with mundane details

• Entertain them with stories or jokes

• Frighten them with threats

• Confuse them with complex information

A "shiftless" individual is most likely to:

• Change their opinions frequently

• Work tirelessly towards their goals

• Lack ambition and be lazy

• Be extremely flexible and adaptable