Vocabulary Practice Assessment "Night "

What feelings might be evoked by a touching melody?

• joyful

• nostalgic

• anxious

• poignant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Match the following words with their meanings.

• Violation

• C. A breach of protocol

• Energetic

• B. Lack of concern or interest

• Indifferent

• D. An action aligned with moral standards

• Ethical

• A. A sudden burst of energy

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The pair of words that are the most similar in meaning is (a)   .

• apparent; uninterested
• observable; prominent
• illusion; neglect
• negligence; rashness

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In which sentence is the word hysteria used incorrectly?

• The hysteria in the crowd was palpable as the band took the stage.

• After the earthquake, there was a sense of hysteria among the residents as they searched for their loved ones.

• The teacher explained that hysteria was a type of plant that grew in tropical climates.

• Hysteria gripped the nation as news of the impending storm spread.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. The magician was able to _____________ the audience with his tricks.

• compel

• elude

• amaze

• impose

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

"The other Jewish prisoners were apathetic to the cries of the child that had his food stolen by another prisoner."

What is the most appropriate definition of the word that fits in the blank?

• showing no interest or concern
• showing intense enthusiasm
• showing significant uncertainty
• showing no particular remorse

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Match the following words with their opposites.

• freed

• restrain

• confine

• allow

• forbid

• release

• detain

• liberate

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the context of the Night by Elie Wiesel, what does the word propaganda most likely mean?

• A. information—often false or misleading—used to promote a political idea or cause

• B. information—often true—used to promote a political idea or cause

• C. information—often backed by research—used to promote community engagement

• D. Information—often false or misleading—used to discourage community engagement

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

A person who is graceful could also be described as _________________. What word best completes the sentence above? Select all that apply.

• A. A person who is elegant in movement.

• B. A person who is clumsy in behavior.

• C. A person who is refined in manner.

• D. A person who is rude in speech.

• E. A person who is charming in demeanor.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"He was obliterated by his classmates in Brawl Stars."

What is the most appropriate definition of the word obliterate as used in the sentence above?

(a)  

• to confuse with complexity

• to make something mandatory

• to erase or remove completely
• to have an optimistic perspective

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C