Vocabulary Skills for 8th Graders

What does the word 'analyze' mean?

• To examine in detail to understand or draw conclusions.

• To memorize information without understanding.

• To ignore and overlook details.

• To summarize briefly without details.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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

• indifferent

• unmotivated

• hardworking

• sluggish

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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

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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

• I can predict the weather yesterday.

• She predicted that the meeting was canceled last week.

• They predict that the train will arrive on time next month.

• I can predict that the sun will rise tomorrow.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

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

• somewhat sad

• neutral feeling

• very happy

• not happy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ness

• -ful

• -ing

• -ly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word is related to 'transport'? a) carry b) stop c) build

• fly

• carry

• park

• create

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does 'context' refer to in understanding a word?

• The definition of a word in a dictionary.

• The historical origin of a word.

• The grammatical structure of a sentence.

• The surrounding words or situations that clarify a word's meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Choose the correct word: 'The teacher asked us to _______ the text for main ideas.' (analyze, analyzeing)

• analyze

• analyzeed

• analyzees

• analyzing

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

What does the word 'significant' imply in a sentence?

• Important or meaningful.

• Confusing or ambiguous.

• Unrelated or random.

• Trivial or unimportant.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F