Mastering 8th Grade Vocabulary

What does the word 'analyze' mean?

• To memorize information without understanding.

• To ignore and overlook details.

• To examine in detail to understand or draw conclusions.

• To summarize briefly without details.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Choose the synonym for 'diligent': a) lazy b) hardworking c) careless

• hardworking

• sluggish

• indifferent

• unmotivated

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the antonym of 'expand'?

• increase

• contract

• amplify

• enlarge

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Use 'benevolent' in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• The benevolent man refused to help anyone in need.

• She was benevolent only towards her friends and ignored strangers.

• The benevolent cat chased away the birds from the garden.

• The benevolent woman donated her time and resources to help the less fortunate.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unhappy'?

• to increase

• the same as

• not or opposite of

• to change completely

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ness

• -ly

• -ful

• -ing

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word is related to 'audible'? a) hear b) see c) taste

• a) hear

• think

• smell

• touch

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'convey' mean in the context of communication?

• To confuse the audience

• To communicate or make known.

• To entertain without meaning

• To hide information

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The teacher was very _______ in explaining the topic.' a) vague b) clear c) confusing

• clear

• ambiguous

• dull

• simple

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of 'perspective' in a discussion?

• A method of solving problems.

• A type of visual art.

• A scientific theory about perception.

• A viewpoint or way of considering a topic.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D