Greek/Latin: spec quiz

Match the vocabulary words with their correct definitions:

• to look at carefully in search of flaws

• circumspect

• careful to look at all possibilities before acting; cautious; aware of consequences

• introspection

• the act of looking into one's own thoughts and feelings

• inspect

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Match the vocabulary words with their correct definitions:

• one way of looking at things

• introspection

• the act of looking into one's own thoughts and feelings

• perspective

• to look up to someone; to show honor

• respect

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the definition of 'retrospective' ?

• Retrospective means looking back at or reflecting on past events.
• Retrospective means a celebration of current events.
• Retrospective refers to a type of future planning.
• A retrospective is a forward-looking analysis.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the definition of 'spectacle' ?

• A visually striking performance or display.
• A boring and mundane event.
• A small, handheld device for viewing images.
• A type of optical illusion.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the definition of 'spectacles' ?

• Spectacles are glasses worn to improve vision.
• Spectacles are a type of clothing accessory.
• Spectacles are a form of exercise equipment.
• Spectacles are a type of musical instrument.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the definition of 'spectator' ?

• A person who watches an event without participating.
• A person who judges the performance of participants.
• A person who organizes an event.
• A person who participates in an event actively.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of 'speculate' ?

• To make a decision based on solid evidence.
• To form a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.
• To analyze data and draw conclusions.
• To express a fact with certainty.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D