9H Vocabulary Sets 1-4

What does the word "ambivalent" mean?

• Having two conflicting viewpoints or feelings that exist at once.

• Feeling indifferent or uninterested.

• Having a strong opinion about something.

• Being completely certain about a decision.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following sentences best illustrates the meaning of "ambivalent"?

• I feel ambivalent about my annoying brother because I love and hate him at the same time.

• I am ambivalent about my favorite food because I eat it every day.

• I am ambivalent about my new shoes because they are very comfortable.

• I feel ambivalent about my vacation because I am excited to go.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the word "redundant" mean?

• Concise and clear

• Wordy or repetitive

• Brief and to the point

• Unique and original

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Why was Kathy's essay considered redundant?

• It was too short

• It was too creative

• She stated the same point over and over

• It was well-organized

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word "viable" mean?

• Capable of being successful

• Difficult to achieve

• Unlikely to happen

• Easy to ignore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

According to the example, what is necessary to make getting an A on a test viable?

• Studying diligently and planning ahead

• Ignoring the test

• Studying only the night before

• Asking friends for answers

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "exacerbate" mean?

• To improve

• To make worse

• To simplify

• To ignore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the context of the sentence "The team's poor performance served to exacerbate the coach's frustration," what does the word "exacerbate" imply?

• It implies alleviating the frustration

• It implies intensifying the frustration

• It implies disregarding the frustration

• It implies simplifying the frustration

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does the word "incoherent" mean?

• Clear and understandable

• Confusing and unclear

• Loud and noisy

• Quiet and calm

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

After a football game, what might be a clue that a player had a concussion?

• He had complex ideas

• He was tired and sleepy

• His speech was incoherent

• He was happy

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C