
Vocabulary Challenge for Grade 10

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English
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10th Grade
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Valerie Jamieson
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the word "curmudgeon"?
A person who is very generous
A bad-tempered or surly person
A person who travels frequently
A person who is extremely optimistic
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.4
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes a "sojourn"?
A long-term residence
A temporary stay
A permanent relocation
A journey with no return
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.4
CCSS.L.9-10.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "gregarious" mean?
Preferring solitude
Fond of company; sociable
Extremely shy
Hostile towards others
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.4
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the word "augment"?
To decrease in size
To remain unchanged
To make larger or increase
To divide into parts
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.4
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes something that is "insidious"?
Harmless and benign
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects
Obvious and straightforward
Beneficial and helpful
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.4
CCSS.L.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "engender" mean?
To destroy or eliminate
To cause or give rise to
To hide or conceal
To misunderstand
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.4
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a "nuance"?
A large difference
A subtle or slight difference
A complete similarity
A major change
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.4
CCSS.L.9-10.5
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
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