Vocabulary in Context Multiple Choice Assessment

Which sentence uses "allocate" correctly?

• The principal will allocate the funds equally among all departments

• They allocate the sunshine through the windows

• She likes to allocate ice cream on hot days

• The birds allocate their songs in the morning

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the sentence that demonstrates proper use of "apathetic":

• The apathetic flowers bloomed in spring

• The student was apathetic about the test results, showing no concern at all

• She made an apathetic cake for the party

• The apathetic weather caused a storm

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Select the correct usage of "begrudge":

• They begrudge the sunshine in summer

• She begrudge the cake with frosting

• He didn't begrudge his sister's success, despite his own struggles

• The flowers begrudge in the garden

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which sentence uses "composite" appropriately?

• The composite sketch helped police identify the suspect

• She composite her homework quickly

• They like to composite in the park

• The dog composite its food slowly

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Identify the proper use of "contempt":

• The contempt was delicious at dinner

• She showed contempt for his rude behavior by walking away

• They contempt the garden every spring

• The contempt weather was perfect

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sentence demonstrates correct usage of "cynical"?

• The cynical cake was chocolate flavored

• The weather was cynical yesterday

• She felt cynical about his promises, doubting his sincerity

• The cynical flowers grew tall

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Select the appropriate use of "detract":

• She detract the cake with sprinkles

• The noise from construction could detract from students' ability to focus

• They detract the sunshine through windows

• The birds detract in their nests

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Choose the sentence that uses "eloquent" correctly:

• The eloquent cake was served at dinner

• His eloquent speech moved the entire audience to tears

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which sentence demonstrates proper use of "erroneous"?

• The calculations in the report were erroneous and needed correction

• She made an erroneous cake for dessert

• The erroneous weather was perfect

• They erroneous the garden frequently

Identify the correct usage of "giddy":

• The giddy sunshine came through the window

• She giddy the cake before serving

• The children were giddy with excitement about the field trip

• The giddy flowers grew in spring

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C