General Vocabulary Quiz 1

What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'brief and to the point'?

• Concise

• Consise

• Conscise

• Conciese

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word best describes someone who supports reform and open to new ideas?

• Conservative

• Liberal

• Ethical

• Concise

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does the word 'advocate' mean as used in the following sentence? 'She became an advocate for animal rights.'

• Opponent

• Supporter

• Observer

• Critic

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following is the best definition of 'antithesis'?

• A humorous exaggeration

• The direct opposite

• A subtle hint

• A supporter

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

True or False: The word 'caricature' refers to a serious and accurate portrait of a person.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which word would best fit in the following sentence? 'She was able to _______ the difference between the two arguments.'

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CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Read the following sentence and answer the question: 'The politician's speech was filled with allusions to historical events.' What does the word 'allusions' mean in this context?

• Direct statements

• Humorous exaggerations

• Indirect references

• Opposites

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'ethical' correctly?

• She made an ethical decision to return the lost wallet.

• He was very ethical in his running speed.

• The ethical was a type of bird.

• She wore an ethical dress to the party.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

In the context of history/social studies, what does the word 'conservative' most likely mean?

• Someone who supports rapid change

• Someone who prefers traditional views and values

• Someone who exaggerates features

• Someone who is concise

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following best describes the purpose of using precise language and domain-specific vocabulary in a research paper?

• To make the paper longer

• To manage the complexity of the topic and convey a style appropriate to the discipline

• To confuse the reader

• To use as many words as possible

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D