
Vocabulary and Word Usage Quiz

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English
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8th Grade
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Diana Muntean
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the word "benign"?
Harmful
Gentle and kind
Illiterate
Intolerant
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use the word "illiteracy" in a sentence.
Illiteracy is a major barrier to education in many parts of the world.
Illiteracy is a type of advanced reading skill.
Illiteracy means being able to read and write fluently.
Illiteracy is a form of artistic expression.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "infuse" mean?
To remove
To fill or soak
To ignore
To break apart
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use the word "intolerant" in a sentence.
She was intolerant of any opinions that differed from her own.
He was intolerant of his favorite foods.
The intolerant weather was perfect for a picnic.
Intolerant people are always open-minded.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the word "taut"?
Loose
Relaxed
Tightly drawn
Flexible
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use the root "puls" in a word and define it.
Repulse: To attract
Impulse: A sudden strong urge to act
Expulsion: To invite
Compulsion: A lack of desire
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4B
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.4B
CCSS.L.7.4B
CCSS.L.8.4B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use the root "pend" in a word and define it.
Depend: To be independent
Suspend: To hang
Append: To remove
Expend: To save
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4B
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.4B
CCSS.L.7.4B
CCSS.L.8.4B
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