Imminent vs. Eminent Vocabulary Quiz

Define the word "imminent."

• About to happen; impending

• Highly respected and distinguished

• Unimportant or trivial

• Far away in time

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Define the word "eminent."

• About to happen; impending

• Highly respected and distinguished

• Unimportant or trivial

• Far away in time

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which sentence correctly uses the word "imminent"?

• The scientist was eminent in her field of research.

• The storm's arrival was imminent, so we took shelter.

• The artist's work was considered imminent by critics.

• The meeting was eminent, so everyone prepared.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Which sentence correctly uses the word "eminent"?

• The eminent professor received an award for his contributions.

• The concert was imminent, and the band was excited.

• The imminent decision was made by the board.

• The weather forecast was eminent for the weekend.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "The _______ scientist was invited to speak at the conference."

• imminent

• eminent

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "The threat of a hurricane was _______ and caused widespread panic."

• imminent

• eminent

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Distinguish between the meanings of "imminent" and "eminent" in the context of the following sentence: "The _______ danger of the storm was acknowledged by the _______ meteorologist."

• imminent, eminent

• eminent, imminent

• imminent, imminent

• eminent, eminent

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

In which context would you use the word "imminent"?

• Describing a well-known author

• Describing an upcoming event

• Describing a famous landmark

• Describing a historical figure

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

In which context would you use the word "eminent"?

• Describing a well-known author

• Describing an upcoming event

• Describing a sudden change

• Describing a future prediction

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following pairs of words correctly completes the sentence: "The _______ arrival of the guest speaker, who is an _______ figure in the field, was eagerly anticipated by the audience."

• eminent, imminent

• imminent, eminent

• imminent, imminent

• eminent, eminent

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A