Set 13 - Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word concoction mean?

• A planned idea

• A mixture of different things

• A confusing story

• A type of decoration

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In the sentence "The scientist's obscure research was rarely discussed," what does "obscure" mean?

• Bright and noticeable

• Unknown or unclear

• Expensive and valuable

• Simple and straightforward

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which sentence uses "gusto" correctly?

• The flower grew with gusto in the garden

• She ate her favorite meal with gusto and enthusiasm

• The book sat with gusto on the shelf

• The clock ticked with gusto all day

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

A "swarm" is best described as:

• A single insect flying alone

• A gentle breeze in summer

• A large group moving together

• A type of weather pattern

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Choose the sentence where "concoction" is used incorrectly:

• The chef's concoction of spices made the dish delicious

• The concoction flew across the sky quickly

• The witch's magical concoction bubbled in the pot

• The strange concoction of colors made an interesting painting

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word is most similar in meaning to "obscure"?

• Hidden

• Famous

• Bright

• Loud

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

In which situation would you most likely see a "swarm"?

• A quiet library

• Bees around a hive

• An empty classroom

• A single bird in flight

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

The word "gusto" suggests:

• Reluctance or hesitation

• Sadness or grief

• Enthusiasm and energy

• Boredom and tiredness

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sentence uses "swarm" incorrectly?

• The swarm of bees made honey in their hive

• The swarm of students rushed to lunch

• The book swarmed off the shelf

• Ants swarmed around the dropped cookie

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

A "concoction" is usually:

• Something that occurs naturally

• A mixture created by someone

• A type of animal

• A weather event

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4