Vocabulary Quiz

During a long lecture, Isla felt very lethargic. What does the word "lethargic" mean?

• Energetic and lively

• Acting in an indifferent or slow, sluggish manner

• Quick and alert

• Excited and enthusiastic

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

During a class discussion, Aiden mentioned a word to emphasize how small or insignificant their contribution was. Which word did Aiden use?

• Nostalgia

• Obsolete

• Mere

• Paramount

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Mason found an old photo album in the attic and felt a wave of "nostalgia". What is the meaning of "nostalgia"?

• A longing for something past

• A feeling of excitement for the future

• A sense of satisfaction with the present

• A desire for something new

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Olivia found an old phone in her attic. What does "obsolete" mean in this context?

• Modern and in use

• Out-of-date, no longer in use

• Recently developed

• Popular and trendy

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

During a literature class, Hannah was asked to describe a character who often appeared lost in deep thought. Which word best describes this character?

• Pensive

• Vindicate

• Static

• Dormant

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In a team meeting, Ava emphasized that the project deadline was "paramount". What does "paramount" mean in this context?

• Least important

• Chief in importance, above all others

• Secondary in importance

• Unimportant

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Grace is conducting a study on customer feedback. What does "qualitative" refer to in her research?

• Relating to quantity

• Relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality of something rather than its quantity

• Relating to numbers

• Relating to speed

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

During a school debate, Daniel was accused of breaking a rule. However, evidence was presented to vindicate him. What does "vindicate" mean?

• To accuse someone

• To clear from blame

• To punish someone

• To ignore someone

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

During a science class, Nora observed a rock that remained unchanged over time. What does "static" mean in this context?

• Moving and changing

• Fixed, not moving or changing, lacking vitality

• Full of energy

• Dynamic and lively

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Charlotte noticed that her garden was full of plants that seemed "dormant" during the winter. What does "dormant" mean?

• Active and awake

• Inactive, sleeping

• Constantly moving

• Always alert

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A