Vocabulary Quiz

What does the adjective "wretched" describe?

• A state of great joy

• A condition of being wealthy

• A very poor and miserable condition

• A feeling of excitement

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the base word for "despairing"?

• Despair

• Despaired

• Despairful

• Despairing

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Which word best describes a calm and unconcerned attitude?

• Indignant

• Nonchalant

• Oblivious

• Despaired

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the noun form of "pestilence" often associated with?

• Happiness

• Growth

• Destruction

• Prosperity

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What emotion does "indignation" relate to?

• Happiness

• Anger or annoyance

• Sadness

• Excitement

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "oblivious" mean?

• Being fully aware of one's surroundings

• Being unaware or unconcerned about what is going on around you

• Being very attentive

• Being hopeful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What type of syllable is characterized by a vowel followed by one or more consonants, making the vowel sound short?

• open

• closed

• r-controlled

• vowel teams

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

Which syllable type involves a vowel followed by an 'r' which affects the sound of the vowel?

• open

• closed

• r-controlled

• vowel teams

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

In the word 'pestilence', which is divided as 'pest • il • ence', what type of syllable is 'il'?

• open

• closed

• r-controlled

• vowel teams

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

What does the syllable type 'open' mean?

• The vowel is followed by a consonant

• The vowel is followed by an 'r'

• The vowel is alone or ends the syllable

• Two vowels work together

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C