5-24/Vocab #17 ELA 11

5-24-23

Vocabulary #17

Match

Match the following words from lesson #17 to their definitions

• preclude

• precocious

• sophomoric

• terse

• onerous

to make impossible

developing intelligence ahead of time

inexperienced and imature

concise and to the point

requiring hard labor

• to make impossible

• developing intelligence ahead of time

• inexperienced and imature

• concise and to the point

• requiring hard labor

Multiple Choice

True or False?

The precocious child impressed everyone with their advanced knowledge and abilities.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

True or False?

The sophomoric novel received critical acclaim for its deep and thought-provoking themes.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

True or False?

The terse assignment was a breeze to complete, requiring only a few words to express ideas.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

True or False?

The terse email response left the recipient confused and seeking further clarification.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

True or False?

The rainy weather may preclude an outdoor ceremony for my sister's wedding.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

True or False?

The onerous task of organizing a small gathering turned out to be simple and effortless.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

True or False?

The precocious child needed additional support with language and math before moving onto the next grade level.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

True or False?

The sophomoric comedy movie had the audience laughing hysterically.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

True or False?

Not having a high school diploma may preclude me from obtaining many forms of employment.

• true

• false

Match

Match the following vocabulary words from lesson #17 to their antonyms

• preclude

• precocious

• sophomoric

• terse

• onerous

permit

stupid

expert

long-winded

easy

• permit

• stupid

• expert

• long-winded

• easy

Drag and Drop

A ​

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child named Emily amazed everyone with her intelligence and talents. Her ​

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piano skills left audiences in awe, while her ability to solve complex puzzles impressed her peers. However, some dismissed her accomplishments as ​

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, believing she was too young to achieve such feats. Undeterred, Emily refused to be defined by age stereotypes. She took every opportunity to ​

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on topics she felt passionate about, demonstrating her deep understanding and eloquence. Despite the doubters, Emily remained ​

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to criticism, using her remarkable abilities to inspire others. As she continued to shine, her precociousness became a symbol of possibility and a reminder that age should never limit one's potential.

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

precocious

adroit

sophomoric

pontificate

impervious

sacrosanct

opulant

opulent

nullify

terse