Vocabulary List 3 Practice

In the sentence "The altruist donated half of her income to charity," the word 'altruist' best describes someone who is:

• selfish with resources

• generous and selfless

• careful with money

• seeking attention

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The resilience shown by the community after the flood demonstrates:

• their ability to recover

• their weakness

• their anger

• their confusion

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

When someone shows a contrite demeanor, they are expressing:

• happiness

• indifference

• genuine remorse

• excitement

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Years spent in repentance suggests:

• enjoying life

• avoiding responsibility

• making excuses

• seeking forgiveness

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

A cynic would most likely respond to a charitable fundraiser by:

• volunteering immediately

• donating generously

• questioning motives

• organizing events

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Being indifferent to a heated argument suggests:

• passionate involvement

• taking sides

• showing concern

• lacking interest

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

When a regime tries to indoctrinate children, they attempt to:

• teach them facts

• force beliefs on them

• encourage free thinking

• develop creativity

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Seeking absolution means looking for:

• forgiveness

• punishment

• revenge

• wealth

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does the word "aloofness" most likely mean?

• Being very friendly and approachable

• Keeping a distance from others and seeming uninterested

• Showing excitement and enthusiasm about everything

• Being highly involved in other people's lives

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

When a detective makes a conjecture, they are:

• proving facts

• making an arrest

• collecting evidence

• making assumptions

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C