End of Module - Vocabulary Enhancement

What is the primary source of most modern English vocabulary?

• Anglo-Saxon (Old English)

• Latin and French
• Old Norse

• Celtic

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

After the Norman Conquest, ______ became the language of the ruling class in Britain, contributing many words related to law, governance, and culture.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which of these did not play a major role in shaping the English language?

• Greek

• French

• Germanic

• Arabic

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which of the following synonyms of beautiful suggests femininity or delicacy?

• handsome
• attractive

• pretty

• attractive

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following synonyms of beautiful suggests strength or dignity?

• handsome

• lovely
• charming
• pretty

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is a connotation?

• A connotation is the literal definition of a word.
• A connotation is a synonym for a word.
• A connotation is the grammatical function of a word.
• A connotation is the implied or associated meaning of a word.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What is denotation?

• Denotation is the figurative meaning of a word.
• Denotation refers to a word's emotional association.
• Denotation is a synonym for a word.
• Denotation is the literal meaning of a word.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What are the differences between the seemingly synonyms confident, assertive, and arrogant?

• Confident: boastful and loud; Assertive: indifferent and quiet; Arrogant: friendly and approachable.
• Confident: shy and reserved; Assertive: passive and uncertain; Arrogant: self-deprecating and modest.
• Confident: self-assured; Assertive: clear and respectful communication; Arrogant: overbearing and dismissive.
• Confident: overly cautious; Assertive: aggressive and rude; Arrogant: humble and polite.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection are the 8 parts of ____?

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What are mnemonics?

• Mnemonics are a type of computer software.
• Mnemonics are a form of physical exercise.
• Mnemonics are techniques used to improve memory retention and recall.
• Mnemonics are a style of music composition.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4