Vocabulary diagnostic test (Enduring Skill)

Charles, aware of his susceptibility to gum disease, is diligent about flossing.

• uncomfortable

• excited

• thorough

• ambivalent

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Even though she'd read her supervisor's memo four or five times, she still found his rambling message ambiguous.

• profound

• inspiring

• ridiculous

• unclear

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Excited about winning the award. Marcia walked up to the podium and delivered an animated acceptance speech.

• abbreviated

• courteous

• reserved

• lively

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The intermittent rain soaked the garden many different times during the day.

• protracted

• periodic

• incredulous

• light

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In order to get their votes in the next election, the senator responded to all the complaints of her constituents in a diplomatic manner.

• tactful

• dismissive

• delaying

• elaborate

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

After several small brush fires at the campground, officials felt the need to augment the rules pertaining to campfires.

• criticize

• retract

• consider

• expand

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

As soon as the details of the election were released to the media, the newspaper was inundated with calls - far to many to be handled effectively.

• provided

• bothered

• rewarded

• flooded

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

The Marion Police Department's policy of aggressively recruiting women officers is unmatched, unique in every way.

• rigorous

• admirable

• unparalleled

• remarkable

When people heard that timid Bob had taken up skydiving, they were incredulous.

• fearful

• outraged

• convinced

• disbelieving

The technical department enthusiastically hired Ms. Long because she was proficient in the use of computers.

• sincere

• adequate

• competent

• skilled