Vocabulary Quiz 1 (Feature Article Sample Writing)

What is the meaning of the phrase 'top-selling author'?

• a writer publishes a lot of books

• a writer whose books sell extremely well

• a writer who writes books extremely well

• a writer who has many books

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

'She posts self-deprecrating videos on social media.'

Which of the following has the correct spelling?

• self-deprecating

• self-depricating

• self-depricrating

• self-deprecatin

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CCSS.L.3.2F

'She posts self-deprecating videos on social media.'

What is the meaning of the above sentence?

• She posts videos on social media that are critical of herself in a serious way.

• She posts videos on social media that are complimentary of herself.

• She posts video on social media in a self-critical but humorous way.

• She posts videos on social media that are mocking of other people.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

'Hoover fondly remembers how she started writing her debut novel.'

What does the above sentence mean?

• Hoover remembers that moment in a regretful way.

• Hoover remembers that moment in a nonchalant way.

• Hoover remembers that moment in an affectionate way.

• Hoover remembers that moment in a resentful way.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Everyone is amazed by his recent rise in fame.

What does the phrase 'recent rise' mean?

• An increase in celebrity status not too long ago

• A sudden increase in wealth

• A gradual increase in recognition

• An increase in fortune

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The mounting pressure to engage in her work duties has taken a toll on the author lately.

What is the meaning of the entire sentence?

• The mounting pressure to complete her work duties has caused her to become lazy.

• The mounting pressure to stay focused on her work duties has made the author less productive.

• The mounting pressure to concentrate on her work duties has motivated her.

• The mounting pressure to perform her work duties has caused the author to become physically and emotionally overwhelmed.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

She feels that she needs to take a step back from the social media that has largely fueled her success.

What does the above sentence mean?

• She thinks that she should switch to another social media platform because it would benefit her.

• She believes that she should take a break from the social media that has helped her become successful.

• She thinks that she should reduce her reliance on the social media that has been beneficial to her career.

• She believes that she should stop using the social media that has been beneficial to her success.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

'Her books are definitely the epitome of popular fiction.'

What does the above sentence mean?

• The books she wrote are the most famous in the world.

• Her books are the best examples of classic literature.

• Her books are the most widely read in the world.

• Her books are the best examples of well-liked story books.

'He had struggled tremendously to secure passing grades throughout his primary and secondary school days.'

What does the above sentence mean?

• He had worked hard to get good grades in college.

• He had worked tirelessly to gain entry into university.

• He had put in a lot of effort just to secure the minimum grade in elementary and high school.

• He had tried his best to achieve satisfactory results in his early education.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

'He was nominated for the prestigious ACE programme.'

What does the above sentence mean?

• He was selected to participate in the ACE programme.

• He was awarded the ACE programme.

• He was given an opportunity to join the ACE programme.

• He was selected to participate in the renowned ACE programme.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4