9th Grade Academic Vocabulary Worksheet

Part 1: Match the Word to Its Definition Write the correct letter in the chart below. Match the following:

• D

• Something you are trying to achieve

• A

• To start doing something, especially something that takes effort

• E

• An effort to achieve or find something

• C

• To encourage or give someone a reason to act

• B

• Coming after something in time or order

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Use the vocabulary words to complete the sentence. The teacher tried to ________ students by offering extra credit for completed work.

• motivate

• ignore

• punish

• confuse

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Use the vocabulary words to complete the sentence. Our main ________ is to complete the science project before Friday.

• objective

• location

• activity

• problem

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Use the vocabulary words to complete the sentence. In ________ of her dreams, she applied to every music college in the region.

• pursuit

• absence

• memory

• fear

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Use the vocabulary words to complete the sentence. (Words may be used only once.) The assembly was held first, with lunch scheduled for the ________ period.

• subsequent

• preliminary

• adjacent

• interim

Use the vocabulary words to complete the sentence. The group will ________ a cleanup project at the park this weekend.

• undertake

• forget

• ignore

• delay

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

One thing that can motivate students to work hard in school is:

• Receiving praise and recognition

• Skipping classes

• Ignoring homework

• Arriving late to school

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

A personal objective for this school year is:

• Improving my grades

• Traveling to another country

• Learning to drive a car

• Starting a new job

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

A pursuit that requires dedication and time is:

• Learning a musical instrument

• Watching TV

• Taking a nap

• Browsing social media

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

One activity I would like to undertake this school year is:

• Joining a new club

• Taking a vacation abroad

• Watching TV all day

• Skipping all classes

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6