RI 9-10.2 - Vocabulary

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The teacher asked the students to ________ the main idea of the story in one sentence."

Answer explanation

The best choice is 'analyze' because it means to examine and interpret the main idea, which aligns with the teacher's request to summarize the story in one sentence.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which word is closest in meaning to "refined"?

• Improved

• Broken

• Weak

• Simple

Answer explanation

The word 'refined' means improved or made better, often through a process of purification or enhancement. Therefore, 'Improved' is the closest synonym, while 'Broken', 'Weak', and 'Simple' do not convey a similar meaning.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

What does "objective" mean in the sentence: "The report must be objective and based only on facts"?

• Unbiased

• Emotional

• Personal

• Creative

Answer explanation

In this context, "objective" means unbiased, indicating that the report should present facts without personal feelings or opinions influencing the information.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

From the sentence, what does "emerges" mean? "The hidden message in the story emerges clearly in the final paragraph."

• Disappears

• Appears

• Expands

• Fades

Answer explanation

In the sentence, "emerges" means to become visible or apparent. Therefore, the correct choice is "appears," as it indicates that the hidden message is revealed clearly in the final paragraph.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The word "theme" is used in this sentence: "The theme of the poem is the importance of hope." What does "theme" mean?

• The setting

• The main idea

• The characters

• The events

Answer explanation

In this context, "theme" refers to the main idea of the poem, which is the importance of hope. It encapsulates the central message rather than the setting, characters, or events.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The author used many ________ to explain the character’s personality."

Answer explanation

The word 'quotations' best completes the sentence as it refers to direct excerpts from the text that can illustrate a character's personality, making it a suitable choice for the context.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the opposite of "shaped"?

• Formed

• Changed

• Deformed

• Refined

Answer explanation

The opposite of 'shaped' is 'deformed', as it implies a distortion or alteration from a proper shape, while 'formed', 'changed', and 'refined' do not convey the idea of losing a defined shape.

How would you define "development" in the sentence: "The development of the plot in the story was surprising"?

• The change or growth of something

• The beginning of a story

• The most important event

• The ending

Answer explanation

In this context, 'development' refers to the change or growth of the plot, indicating how the story evolves. The other options do not capture this meaning, making 'the change or growth of something' the correct choice.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

In this sentence, what does "analyze" mean? "After reading the text, we will analyze its meaning and structure."

• To summarize

• To study in detail

• To read quickly

• To memorize

Answer explanation

In this context, "analyze" means to study in detail. The sentence indicates that after reading, the focus will be on understanding the text's meaning and structure, which requires a thorough examination.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

The word "specific" is used in this sentence: "The student provided specific details from the story to support their answer." What does "specific" mean?

• General

• Vague

• Exact

• Simple

Answer explanation

In the sentence, "specific" refers to details that are clear and precise. Therefore, the correct meaning is "exact," as it indicates that the details provided are not general or vague, but rather clearly defined.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A