Vocabulary Mastery Quiz for Grade 10

Which of the following sentences uses the word "adherent" correctly in context?

• The adherent was too sticky to remove from the surface.

• The adherent of the new policy was praised for his loyalty.

• The adherent was incoherent in his speech.

• The adherent dissolved in water.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Identify the synonym for "incoherent."

• Logical

• Disjointed

• Clear

• Fluent

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word is an antonym of "inherent"?

• Intrinsic

• Essential

• Extrinsic

• Natural

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "diffuse."

• The perfume was too diffuse to be noticed.

• The diffuse light made the room feel cozy.

• The diffuse was a type of plant.

• The diffuse was a type of fabric.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is a synonym for "effusive"?

• Reserved

• Restrained

• Gushing

• Silent

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following words is most similar in meaning to "profuse"?

• Scarce

• Abundant

• Minimal

• Limited

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Select the sentence that uses "resolute" correctly.

• She was resolute in her decision to study every night.

• The resolute was a type of fruit.

• He was resolute to the point of being incoherent.

• The resolute was a type of dance.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Identify the antonym of "dissolute."

• Virtuous

• Corrupt

• Immoral

• Wicked

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which sentence uses "insoluble" correctly?

• The problem was insoluble and was quickly resolved.

• The sugar was insoluble in the hot tea.

• The mystery was considered insoluble by the detectives.

• The insoluble was a type of fabric.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is a synonym for "diligent"?

• Lazy

• Indifferent

• Hardworking

• Careless

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A