Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 9

Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 9

9th Grade

10 Qs

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Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 9

Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 9

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th Grade

Easy

CCSS
L.9-10.5, L.9-10.4, W.9-10.3

+5

Standards-aligned

Created by

Brian Reichert

Used 1+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you wanted to make a long book into a shorter version, what would you do to it?

Expand it

Abridge it

Illustrate it

Translate it

Answer explanation

To make a long book shorter, you would 'abridge' it, which means to condense or shorten the content while retaining the main ideas. Expanding, illustrating, or translating do not achieve this goal.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is someone who strongly supports a particular cause or idea?

Opponent

Adherent

Critic

Skeptic

Answer explanation

An adherent is someone who strongly supports a particular cause or idea, making it the correct choice. In contrast, an opponent is against it, a critic evaluates it negatively, and a skeptic doubts it.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might happen if two people have a heated disagreement?

Altercation

Celebration

Meditation

Collaboration

Answer explanation

In a heated disagreement, emotions can escalate, potentially leading to an altercation, which is a conflict or fight. The other options, such as celebration, meditation, or collaboration, are unlikely outcomes in this context.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Describe a baby with a round, innocent face.

Cherubic

Skeletal

Gaunt

Angular

Answer explanation

The term 'cherubic' describes a baby with a round, innocent face, evoking the image of a cherub, which is often depicted as having a plump, angelic appearance. The other options, like 'skeletal' and 'gaunt', imply thinness, which contradicts the description.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you let someone get away with bad behavior, what are you doing?

Condemning

Condoning

Punishing

Ignoring

Answer explanation

Letting someone get away with bad behavior means you are accepting or allowing it, which is known as condoning. This implies that you are not addressing the wrongdoing, rather than condemning, punishing, or ignoring it.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do you call it when someone disagrees with the majority opinion?

Consensus

Dissent

Agreement

Conformity

Answer explanation

When someone disagrees with the majority opinion, it is referred to as 'dissent'. This term specifically captures the act of expressing a differing viewpoint, unlike consensus or conformity, which imply agreement.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is another word for a very famous and respected person?

Obscure

Eminent

Unknown

Ordinary

Answer explanation

The word 'eminent' refers to someone who is very famous and respected, making it the correct choice. In contrast, 'obscure', 'unknown', and 'ordinary' imply a lack of fame or respect.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

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