Marigolds Vocabulary Unit 1

Which of the following best describes a barren landscape?

• Empty and unproductive

• Fertile and lush

• Wet and marshy

• Crowded and bustling

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What emotion is most closely associated with the word dismay?

• Surprise

• Distress

• Joy

• Excitement

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the sentence, “All attempts to fix the old car were futile,” what does futile mean?

• Expensive

• Dangerous

• Useless

• Successful

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the meaning of havoc?

• a) [Image of a peaceful garden] Option A

• b) [Image of a beach] Option D

• c) [Image of a stormy, chaotic scene] Option B

• d) [Image of a woman in a library looking surprised] Option C

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does incongruence mean in the context of someone's actions and words?

• Discrepancy

• Consistency

• Agreement

• Harmony

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which sentence correctly uses the word meager?

• His meager earnings were not enough to pay the car payment.

• The meager storm devastated the town.

• She had a meager amount of friends at her open house; she was quite popular.

• The meal was meager and plentiful.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the sentence, “The movie ended poignantly,” what does poignantly mean?

• In a humorous way

• In a deeply touching way

• In a boring way

• In an unclear way

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following best describes a reverie?

• [Image of a person sitting and thinking, with a dreamy look] Option d

• [Image of two people talking and laughing] Option c

• [Image of a man lying on grass, looking up dreamily] Option b

• [Image of a task board with sticky notes] Option a

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does it mean to have a scornful attitude?

• [Image of a cat looking unimpressed] Option c

• [Image of a group of people with the word 'RESPECTFUL'] Option a

• [Image of a woman shrugging] Option d

• [Image of a person looking at art] Option b

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Choose the best sentence using the word vigor.

• The vigorous plant was dying.

• He spoke with vigor and hesitation.

• The vigor of the storm was calming.

• She completed the marathon with great vigor.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4