Vocabulary and Context Quiz

Which of the following sentences uses the word "voltage" correctly in context?

• The voltage of the ocean waves was calming to watch.

• The voltage in the electrical circuit was too high, causing the light bulb to burst.

• She felt a voltage of excitement when she saw her friend.

• The voltage of the book was thrilling and kept me engaged.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Identify the correctly spelled word from the options below.

• Anemia

• Anemea

• Anemiaa

• Anemiah

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word best fits the context of the sentence: "The _______ lion roared loudly, scaring all the animals in the jungle."

• meager

• pristine

• ferocious

• radiate

What is the connotation of the word "stingy" compared to "thrifty"?

• Both suggest careful use of resources, but "stingy" has a negative connotation.

• Both suggest careful use of resources, but "thrifty" has a negative connotation.

• "Stingy" suggests generosity, while "thrifty" suggests wastefulness.

• "Stingy" and "thrifty" both have positive connotations.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "After the long ______, the villagers were grateful for the rain."

• voltage

• famine

• retaliation

• estates

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Analyze the impact of the word "pristine" in the following sentence: "The pristine forest was untouched by human hands."

• It suggests the forest is old and decaying.

• It implies the forest is polluted and dirty.

• It indicates the forest is clean and unspoiled.

• It means the forest is dangerous and wild.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following words has a similar denotation but different connotation to "economical"?

• wasteful

• thrifty

• extravagant

• scrimping

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the sentence "The teacher scolded the student for not completing the homework," what is the connotation of the word "scolded"?

• Neutral

• Positive

• Negative

• Ambiguous

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word best completes the sentence: "The sun began to _______ warmth as it rose over the horizon."

• estates

• radiate

• meager

• anemia

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Determine the meaning of the word "retaliation" in the context of the sentence: "The villagers planned a retaliation against the invaders."

• A peaceful negotiation

• A friendly greeting

• A counterattack

• A celebration

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C