Week 30 Vocabulary Quiz- Witch of Blackbird Pond

What does the word "cordial" mean?

• Cold and unfriendly

• Warm and friendly

• Confusing

• Hard to find

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which sentence uses "cordial" correctly?

• The teacher gave a cordial nod to the student's question.

• The weather was too cordial for skiing.

• She completed the puzzle in a cordial amount of time.

• The cordial dessert was too sweet for my taste.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does "airily" mean?

• In a heavy and difficult way

• In a light or carefree manner

• In a sad and gloomy way

• In a detailed and complicated way

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Choose the sentence where "airily" is used correctly.

• He airily lifted the heavy box.

• She danced airily around the room.

• The book was written in an airily complex style.

• The soup was airily flavored, almost tasteless.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does "implacable" mean?

• Easily pleased

• Unable to be calmed down or satisfied.

• Capable of being placed in a new position

• Full of joy and happiness

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which sentence uses "implacable" correctly?

• Her implacable desire for chocolate made her happy.

• The implacable weather ruined our picnic plans.

• He was implacable when he didn't get the ice cream flavor he wanted.

• The puzzle was implacable, but they solved it in an hour.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does "contempt" mean?

• A feeling of deep respect

• A strong feeling of not liking or respecting someone or something

• A feeling of happiness

• A feeling of confusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Choose the sentence where "contempt" is used correctly.

• She looked at the mess with contempt.

• He had a great deal of contempt for his own victories.

• They shared a moment of contempt when they won the game.

• The contempt in the room was overwhelming after the joke was told.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does "earnest" mean?

• Not serious

• Showing sincere and serious intention

• Lazy and uninterested

• Cheerful and lighthearted

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which sentence uses "earnest" correctly?

• He gave an earnest effort to improve his grades by studying every night.

• The party was too earnest for her taste.

• She was earnest in her desire to get revenge.

• He earnestly lied in order to get his way.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4