Vocabulary Mastery Quiz for Grade 8

What is the definition of the word "barrage"?

• A large number of things happening at once

• A person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions

• A false idea or belief

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following is a synonym for "bigot"?

• Tolerant

• Prejudiced

• Open-minded

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Use the word "designate" in a sentence.

• The teacher will designate a student to lead the group.

• The illusion was very convincing.

• The terrain was difficult to navigate.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Identify the antonym of "diversity".

• Variety

• Uniformity

• Difference

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which sentence uses the word "gloat" correctly?

• She gloated over her victory in the competition.

• He gloated the plants in the garden.

• The gloat was very colorful.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Analyze the meaning of "global" in the context of environmental issues.

• Relating to the entire world

• Limited to a specific region

• Concerning only local matters

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is an illusion?

• A real and tangible object

• A false idea or belief

• A type of terrain

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following words is a synonym for "infuriate"?

• Calm

• Enrage

• Soothe

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Create a sentence using the word "motivate" in the context of education.

• The teacher's praise helped motivate the students to work harder.

• The terrain was rocky and difficult to cross.

• The illusion was shattered by the truth.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of "pacifist"?

• A person who believes in war

• A person who believes in peace

• A person who is indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A