Vocabulary Skills Quiz for Grade 8

In the world of cartoons, how would you define the word "characterize" when describing a character like Bugs Bunny?

• To begin or start something

• To describe the distinctive nature or features of something

• To force or drive someone to do something

• To bring something to an end

In a cartoon world, the characters are preparing for a big event. Which sentence correctly uses the word "commence"?

• The cartoon teacher asked the students to characterize the main character in the story.

• The cartoon meeting will commence at 10 AM sharp.

• The cartoon character gave a concise summary of the book.

• The cartoon hero's actions compelled me to think twice.

In a cartoon world, a character named Briefy is known for being very "concise". What does this mean?

• Using few words to give the necessary information

• To end something

• To tell what something is

• To start something

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "compels."

• The concise report was easy to understand.

• The evidence compels us to reconsider our decision.

• The story was characterized by its complex plot.

• The event will commence at noon.

In a cartoon episode, the characters are trying to wrap up their adventure. What does it mean when they decide to "conclude" their journey?

• To describe or define something

• To force someone to do something

• To bring something to an end

• To start or begin

Which sentence uses the word "characterize" correctly?

• The party will characterize at 3 PM.

• The artist's pictures are characterized by bright colors.

• She made the meeting start early.

• His talk was short and clear.

Pick the sentence that uses "concise" correctly.

• The concise of the meeting was unexpected.

• Her concise explanation made the idea clear.

• He started the project with excitement.

• The proof made them start a new investigation.

Analyze the usage of "commence" in the following cartoon scenario: "The cartoon show will commence at 8 PM."

• It is used incorrectly; it should mean to end.

• It is used correctly to indicate the start of an event.

• It is used to describe the features of the cartoon show.

• It is used to summarize the cartoon show.

In a cartoon world, a superhero says, "The villain's actions compel us to save the city immediately." What does "compel" mean in this context?

• It means to tell what something is.

• It means to make someone do something.

• It means to start something.

• It means to stop something.

In a cartoon world, the characters are having a meeting to discuss their next adventure. Which sentence correctly uses the word "conclude"?

• The report was concise and easy to read.

• The meeting will conclude at 5 PM.

• The artist's style is characterized by bold lines.

• The evidence compels a thorough investigation.