Unit 10, Set B Quiz

What does the word "bumbling" mean in the context of someone trying to fix a broken vase?

• Skillful and precise

• Clumsy and awkward

• Quick and efficient

• Careful and meticulous

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

If someone is trying to "delude" another person, what are they trying to do?

• Enlighten them with facts

• Confuse them with complex ideas

• Mislead or deceive them

• Entertain them with stories

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does it mean to "engulf" something, like a wave engulfing a sandcastle?

• To gently touch

• To completely surround or cover

• To build up slowly

• To ignore or overlook

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In a mystery story, how might a detective "foil" a villain's plan?

• Support the plan

• Discover the plan

• Ruin or prevent the plan

• Ignore the plan

What does "initiative" mean when someone takes the initiative to start a project?

• Waiting for instructions

• Following others' lead

• Taking the first step or action

• Avoiding responsibility

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

How would you describe a "nonconformist" in a group setting?

• Someone who follows all the rules

• Someone who blends in with everyone

• Someone who stands out by being different

• Someone who is shy and reserved

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does "posterity" refer to when someone says they are saving something for posterity?

• The present moment

• Future generations

• Past ancestors

• Immediate family

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does it mean to "refurbish" an old piece of furniture?

• To throw it away

• To clean it slightly

• To restore or renovate it

• To sell it as is

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

If a test is described as "rigorous," what does that imply about the test?

• It is easy and simple

• It is thorough and demanding

• It is short and quick

• It is optional and unimportant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does "unerring" mean when describing someone's ability to predict the weather?

• Often incorrect

• Always accurate

• Sometimes right

• Rarely reliable

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F