English 11 Quiz Weeks 1-5

What is the meaning of the word "apathy"?

• Intense enthusiasm

• Lack of interest or concern

• Deep understanding

• Strong opposition

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Which word best describes someone who is homeless and wanders from place to place?

• Vagrant

• Innovate

• Coveted

• Nuanced

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What does the word "dire" most nearly mean?

• Unclear

• Extremely serious or urgent

• Decorative

• Unmoving

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Which word means "to decorate or add details to something"?

• Embellish

• Discriminate

• Denounce

• Oppressed

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What is the definition of "plethora"?

• A lack of something

• A large or excessive amount

• A single item

• A small group

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Choose the word that best fits: "The artist's work was so _______ that it was difficult to interpret its true meaning."

• Objective

• Ambiguous

• Fervent

• Stagnant

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Select the sentence in which "innovate" is used correctly.

• She innovate her lunch with extra cheese.

• The company strives to innovate by creating new technology.

• He innovate the old car by washing it.

• They innovate the rules by ignoring them.

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Which sentence best demonstrates the use of "undermine"?

• The river undermine the mountain by flowing beside it.

• His constant criticism served to undermine her confidence.

• She undermine her shoes by cleaning them.

• The teacher undermine the lesson by teaching it.

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Which word would best complete the sentence: "The _______ conditions left many families without food or shelter."

• Surreal

• Dire

• Nuanced

• Coveted

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Choose the best word to complete the sentence: "The scientist's explanation was so _______ that only experts could understand it."

• Rudimentary

• Obscure

• Fervent

• Destitute

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