St Peter's 'Crossover' Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term "Crossover" refer to in basketball?

• A type of defensive move

• A simple basketball move in which a player dribbles the ball quickly from one hand to the other

• A scoring technique from beyond the three-point line

• A method of passing the ball to a teammate

What is "Calamity" often characterized as?

• A fortunate event

• A minor inconvenience

• An unexpected, undesirable event; often physically injurious

• A planned occurrence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What condition is known as "Patella tendonitis"?

• A skin irritation caused by excessive running

• A muscle strain in the arm

• A bone disease affecting the elderly

• The condition that arises when the muscle that connects the kneecap to the shin bone becomes irritated due to overuse, especially from jumping activities

Which word describes having great physical beauty or appeal?

• Pulchritudinous

• Flamboyant

• Modest

• Plain

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does "Hypertension" refer to?

• A type of vision problem

• Low blood sugar levels

• High blood pressure

• A digestive disorder

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "Ironic" mean?

• Expressing sincerity in action

• Having a curious or humorous unexpected sequence of events marked by coincidence

• Being straightforward and serious

• Showing extreme joy

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Define "Tipping point" in terms of change.

• The beginning of a process

• The point when an object shifts from one position into a new, entirely different one

• The end of an event

• A minor shift in routine

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "Churlish" imply about a person's temperament?

• Friendly and open

• Having a bad temper, and being difficult to work with

• Calm and composed

• Cheerful and lively

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "Profusely" mean in terms of quantity?

• Scarcely

• Moderately

• Minimally

• Pouring forth in great quantity

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is "Estranged" used to describe?

• A close bond between friends

• The interruption of a bond, when one person becomes a stranger to someone who was close

• A newly formed relationship

• A professional agreement

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4