Practice for Academic Vocabulary Quiz

Which word/phrase is most similar in meaning to despite?

• Because

• Even though

• During

• Until

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which word is most similar in meaning to contrast?

• Difference

• Connection

• Likeness

• Comparison

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which word is most similar in meaning to purchase?

• Sell

• Buy

• Deliver

• Borrow

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word is most similar in meaning to attitude?

• Behavior

• Rule

• Answer

• Item

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word is most similar in meaning to participate?

• Avoid

• Watch

• Join

• Delay

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Which word is most similar in meaning to stress (as a noun)?

• Relaxation

• Tension

• Calm

• Sleep

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Which word is most similar in meaning to rely?

• Ignore

• Doubt

• Trust

• Forget

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word is most similar in meaning to complex?

• Simple

• Complicated

• Easy

• Clear

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Fill in the blank: She has the __________ to become a great leader if she continues to work hard.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Fill in the blank: Make sure your driver's license is still __________ before you rent the car.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E