ELA 8 Unit 12 A&B Test

What does 'ungainly' mean?

• A. Graceful and elegant

• B. Awkward or clumsy

• C. Strong and powerful

• D. Quick and agile

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does 'pivotal' mean?

• A. Not important

• B. Essential or crucial

• C. Temporary or fleeting

• D. Harmful or dangerous

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of 'caustic'?

• A. Pleasant and sweet

• B. Sarcastic or biting

• C. Bitter and resentful

• D. Soft and gentle

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Explain the term 'tenet'.

• A. A belief or principle

• B. A type of food

• C. A type of vehicle

• D. A type of clothing

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Explain the term 'crusade'.

• A. A military campaign

• B. A type of fruit

• C. A musical instrument

• D. A type of dance

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Explain 'embargo'.

• A. A type of dance

• B. A restriction on trade

• C. A type of food

• D. A type of flower

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Define 'deface'.

• A. To improve something

• B. To damage the appearance of something

• C. To create a new design

• D. To discover a hidden treasure

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Define 'ruse'.

• A. A clever trick or deception

• B. A type of animal

• C. A type of plant

• D. A type of building

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the term 'abdicate' mean?

• A. To give up a position of power

• B. To acquire new knowledge

• C. To travel to a new place

• D. To build a new structure

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

How would you describe something 'tractable'?

• A. Difficult to manage or control

• B. Easy to handle or deal with

• C. Fragile and delicate

• D. Loud and noisy

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4