
Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 9

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English
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9th Grade
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Brian Reichert
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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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