Vocabulary Lesson 5 (Wordly Wise Book 9)
Authored by Ana Solis-Martinez
English
9th Grade
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This quiz focuses on advanced vocabulary development, specifically targeting sophisticated English words that 9th-grade students encounter in academic texts and formal writing. The assessment measures students' ability to match complex vocabulary terms with their precise definitions and apply these words in contextual sentences. Students need strong reading comprehension skills to distinguish between nuanced word meanings, understand how sophisticated vocabulary functions in different contexts, and recognize the subtle differences between similar concepts. The words tested—including "sagacious," "venerate," "secular," and "despot"—represent the type of academic vocabulary that appears frequently in high school literature, social studies texts, and formal writing assignments. Success on this quiz requires students to move beyond basic vocabulary recognition to demonstrate deeper understanding of word meanings, connotations, and appropriate usage in various contexts. Created by Ana Solis-Martinez, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 9. This vocabulary assessment serves as an excellent tool for reinforcing the systematic vocabulary instruction found in the Wordly Wise series, which builds students' academic word knowledge through structured lessons and repeated exposure. Teachers can utilize this quiz as a formative assessment to gauge student mastery before moving to the next lesson, as a review activity to reinforce previously taught vocabulary, or as homework to encourage independent practice with these challenging terms. The format works particularly well for warm-up activities at the beginning of class or as a quick check for understanding during vocabulary instruction. This type of vocabulary development directly supports CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.4 (determining word meanings) and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.6 (acquiring and using academic vocabulary), helping students build the sophisticated word knowledge essential for success in high school coursework and standardized assessments.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
immature; inexperienced
callow
sagacious
cynical
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
existing or occurring at the same time
secular
contemporary
wane
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
skeptical or doubtful
speculate
cynical
secular
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
A ruler with absolute power over a group of people
despot
secular
impediment
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
In speech class, we learn to --- our words.
impoverish
enunciate
venerate
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
obstacle; anything that gets in the way
impediment
venerate
strife
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Uncontrolled gambling and other bad financial choices can --- a person.
speculate
impoverish
venerate
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
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