Vocabulary and Application Quiz

The saying “Actions speak louder than words” is an old ADAGE.

• argument

• proverb or wise saying

• prediction

• riddle

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

The tech company discovered a BONANZA of new customers after launching the app.

• shortage

• sudden wealth or success

• dispute

• slow start

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The CHURLISH remark ruined the friendly mood of the debate.

• polite

• rude

• amusing

• timid

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Soldiers guarded the stone CITADEL at the top of the hill.

• village

• fortress

• market

• church

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

The orchestra stopped when a DISCORDANT note pierced the music.

• unpleasant or harsh

• gentle

• perfect

• soft

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The textbook included a brief EXCERPT from a famous speech.

• summary

• short passage

• opinion

• criticism

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Tourists had to JOSTLE through the crowd to see the parade.

• squeeze or bump

• walk alone

• sing loudly

• run away

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Being a LAGGARD in completing assignments can lower your grade.

• leader

• slow person

• fast learner

• eager helper

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

The actor earned PLAUDITS for her moving performance.

• applause and praise

• criticism

• directions

• instructions

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Strong evidence can PRECLUDE the need for a long trial.

• encourage

• prevent

• extend

• weaken

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A