Act 1 Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word "conspicuous" in the sentence: "The bright red car was conspicuous in the parking lot full of gray vehicles"?

• Hidden

• Obvious

• Unimportant

• Dull

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Which word best fits the context of the sentence: "The artist's tableau was admired by everyone at the gallery"?

• Sculpture

• Painting

• Display

• Sketch

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Identify the figurative language used in the sentence: "The classroom was a zoo during the lunch break."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the relationship between the words "liberate" and "confine"?

• Synonyms

• Antonyms

• Homophones

• Homonyms

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the word with a similar denotation but different connotation to "firm":

• Bullheaded

• Weak

• Flexible

• Indecisive

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the sentence "He solemnly swore to tell the truth," what does the word "solemnly" imply?

• Casually

• Jokingly

• Seriously

• Quickly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What does the word "ration" mean in the context of "During the war, each family received a ration of food"?

• Excess

• Portion

• Feast

• Waste

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following sentences uses the word "impression" correctly?

• The impression of the mountain was very small.

• She left a lasting impression on her teacher.

• The impression was too heavy to carry.

• He made an impression with his feet.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the connotation of the word "crude" in the sentence: "His crude remarks were not appreciated"?

• Polished

• Refined

• Unrefined

• Elegant

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

What does the word "liable" mean in the sentence: "He is liable to forget his keys if he is in a hurry"?

• Unlikely

• Certain

• Likely

• Impossible

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4