ENG III Lesson 2 Terms

His pompous speech made half the audience roll their eyes.

• self-important

• boring

• funny

• ironic

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Mark's cavalier response to class assignments earned him a failing grade for the quarter.

• eager

• emotional

• disregarding

• focused

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The winning show dog had a condescending look as it walked past the other dogs.

• angry

• sad

• snobbish

• hopeful

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Melinda's arrogant attitude did not win her any friends.

• enthusiastic

• indifferent

• affable

• conceited

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Tina had a contemptuous attitude toward her younger sister for being spoiled.

• indifferent

• pleasing

• scornful

• jealous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Her outfit was beautiful, yet it was also unpretentious.

• revealing

• modest

• flamboyant

• bold

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The trip had them feeling ebullient and ready for adventure.

• emotional

• uncertain

• tired

• enthusiastic

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

At the party, Shelia acted haughty, angering quite a few of the guests.

• scornful

• rude

• indifferent

• ignorant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Being egocentric is not beneficial when you work with the public for a living.

• eager

• boring

• greedy

• self-centered

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the mornings, my children often wake up a bit waspish.

• sleepy

• bad tempered

• confused

• dreamy

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4