Vocab: Cs and Ds do not get degrees

Analyze the meaning of the word "counterproductive" and choose the scenario where it is most applicable.

• A student studying late into the night and feeling refreshed the next day.

• A company implementing a new policy that decreases employee productivity.

• A teacher using innovative methods to engage students.

• A chef experimenting with new recipes that become popular.

Create a sentence using the word "culmination" that demonstrates its meaning.

• The culmination of the project was a simple beginning.

• The culmination of the event was the grand fireworks display.

• The culmination of the book was its introduction.

• The culmination of the meal was the appetizer.

Identify the synonym for "cultivate" from the options below.

• Neglect

• Destroy

• Nurture

• Abandon

Evaluate the usage of the word "decree" in the following sentence: "The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay higher taxes."

• The word is used incorrectly; it should be "suggestion."

• The word is used correctly to indicate an official order.

• The word is used incorrectly; it should be "request."

• The word is used correctly to indicate a casual remark.

Compare and contrast the meanings of "deference" and "deficient." Which statement accurately describes their differences?

• Both words relate to a lack of something.

• "Deference" relates to respect, while "deficient" relates to a lack.

• Both words relate to abundance.

• "Deference" relates to a lack, while "deficient" relates to respect.

Apply the word "demonstrate" in a real-life scenario.

• A scientist hiding their experiment results.

• A teacher explaining a math problem on the board.

• A student refusing to show their work.

• An artist keeping their paintings private.

Analyze the meaning of "demur" and choose the situation where it is most applicable.

• Agreeing enthusiastically to a proposal.

• Hesitating to accept an invitation.

• Accepting a gift with gratitude.

• Volunteering eagerly for a task.

Create a sentence using the word "deplete" that demonstrates its meaning.

• The resources were depleted, leaving an abundance.

• The marathon runner's energy was depleted after the race.

• The tank was depleted, so it overflowed.

• The supplies were depleted, so they were untouched.

Identify the antonym for "desolate" from the options below.

• Barren

• Lively

• Empty

• Abandoned

Evaluate the usage of the word "devise" in the following sentence: "The team devised a new strategy to win the game."

• The word is used incorrectly; it should be "destroyed."

• The word is used correctly to indicate creating a plan.

• The word is used incorrectly; it should be "ignored."

• The word is used correctly to indicate abandoning a plan.