Dolores Huerta Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'advocate' as used in the context of Dolores Huerta's activism?

• A person who publicly supports a cause

• A person who opposes a cause

• A person who is indifferent to a cause

• A person who is unaware of a cause

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following words best describes Dolores Huerta's approach to social change?

• Passive

• Aggressive

• Proactive

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence 'Dolores Huerta tirelessly worked for the rights of farm workers,' what part of speech is the word 'tirelessly'?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Adverb

• Verb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the synonym of the word 'empower' as it relates to Dolores Huerta's efforts?

• Weaken

• Authorize

• Discourage

• Ignore

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word best fits the sentence: 'Dolores Huerta's _______ in the labor movement is widely recognized.'

• negligence

• involvement

• ignorance

• apathy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word 'organize' mean in the context of Dolores Huerta's work?

• To disrupt

• To arrange systematically

• To confuse

• To dismantle

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

In the phrase 'Sí, se puede,' popularized by Dolores Huerta, what does the word 'puede' mean?

• Can

• Will

• Must

• Should

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which of the following best describes the tone of Dolores Huerta's speeches?

• Pessimistic

• Inspirational

• Monotonous

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the antonym of the word 'justice' as it pertains to Dolores Huerta's advocacy?

• Fairness

• Inequality

• Equity

• Impartiality

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the context of Dolores Huerta's work, what does the word 'mobilize' mean?

• To immobilize

• To assemble and prepare for action

• To isolate

• To delay

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4