Wordly Wise Lesson 9 Book 9 Exercise Answers
Authored by Amy Wolk
English
9th Grade
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This quiz focuses on advanced vocabulary development through the Wordly Wise curriculum, specifically targeting sophisticated academic words that 9th grade students encounter in college-preparatory coursework. The assessment evaluates students' understanding of complex vocabulary terms such as "facsimile," "impervious," "scintillating," and "transmute" through multiple exercise formats that test both definitional knowledge and contextual application. Students must demonstrate their mastery by identifying correct and incorrect usage in sentences, recognizing different word forms and grammatical variations, and connecting vocabulary from multiple lessons. The core concepts require students to understand precise word meanings, recognize subtle distinctions between similar terms, and apply morphological knowledge to identify how words change across different parts of speech. This level of vocabulary work develops the sophisticated language skills essential for academic success in high school literature, writing, and standardized testing. Created by Amy Wolk, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 9. This comprehensive vocabulary quiz serves as an excellent tool for formative assessment, allowing teachers to gauge student mastery of challenging academic vocabulary before moving to new material. The multi-part structure makes it versatile for various instructional purposes: Section A works perfectly as a quick warmup to review definitions, while the word form exercises in Sections B and C provide focused practice on morphological awareness. Teachers can assign the complete quiz as homework to reinforce lesson content or use individual sections for targeted review sessions. The format aligns with Common Core standards L.9-10.4 (determining word meanings) and L.9-10.6 (acquiring and using academic vocabulary), while supporting the vocabulary development essential for meeting reading comprehension standards RL.9-10.4 and RI.9-10.4. This assessment effectively bridges the gap between vocabulary instruction and practical application in academic reading and writing tasks.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
A1 A facsimile is a comparison made between two similar things.
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The sentence needs to be changed so that the vocabulary word in bold is correctly used. Make sure that the changes you make to the sentence appropriately fit with the meaning of the sentence.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
A2 To be impervious to criticism is to be unaffected by it.
correct
The sentence needs to be changed so that the vocabulary word in bold is correctly used. Make sure that the changes you make to the sentence appropriately fit with the meaning of the sentence.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
A3 To repose is to keep changing one’s position.
correct
The sentence needs to be changed so that the vocabulary word in bold is correctly used. Make sure that the changes you make to the sentence appropriately fit with the meaning of the sentence.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
A4 A synthetic substance is one whose ingredients are unknown.
Correct
The sentence needs to be changed so that the vocabulary word in bold is correctly used. Make sure that the changes you make to the sentence appropriately fit with the meaning of the sentence.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
A5 Antiquity is the quality of being ancient.
correct
The sentence needs to be changed so that the vocabulary word in bold is correctly used. Make sure that the changes you make to the sentence appropriately fit with the meaning of the sentence.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
A6 To be scintillating is to be lively and witty in conversation.
correct
The sentence needs to be changed so that the vocabulary word in bold is correctly used. Make sure that the changes you make to the sentence appropriately fit with the meaning of the sentence.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
A7 A facet is a mechanism of a wheel or a bar.
correct
The sentence needs to be changed so that the vocabulary word in bold is correctly used. Make sure that the changes you make to the sentence appropriately fit with the meaning of the sentence.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
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