Vocabulary Week 6 - Quiz #6

Read the sentence below. Determine which could replace the underlined word and still keep the original meaning.

"Enough, you there," Mrs. Brenner said sternly, putting an end to the [spat]."

(Select ALL that apply.)

• disagreement

• argument

• bickering

• boisterous

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

What words could replace the underlined word as used in the sentence?

"He appeared to be in no hurry to join me, and instead spent the next five minutes mingling with the patrons, basking in the glow of his victory." - The City Beautiful by Aden Polydoros

• sponsors

• supporters

• aggressors

• curtsies

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Write your own original sentence that uses the word "obnoxious." (Be sure to make your sentence have enough details that a reader could use context clues in order to determine the meaning of the word.)

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Look at the underlined word as used in the sentence.

"In his book on 'Space', Noah was able to view more than 220 images taken from Apollo space mission astronauts as they explore the unknown territory on the moon."

Which word would be the BEST SYNONYM to replace the underlined word?

• mysterious

• uncharted

• immense

• distant

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Fill in the missing blank with one of our vocab words listed below: "The wolf was snarling at the stranger, showing off its sharp teeth and claws. These behaviors would be considered very __________."

• timid

• plucky

• conceited

• aggressive

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Use what you already know about Greek/Latin roots to determine the meaning of the word underlined below.

"A 1998 scientific expedition to the island described it as a unique preserve of Caribbean biodiversity; the following year it became a National Wildlife Refuge and annual scientific expeditions have continued." - The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States, CIA

• when you go to a zoo to see only the large animal exhibits

• when there are only certain types of people that live in a small area

• when you have different forms of life that can produce their own light

• when you have a many different plants and animals living in one place

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

Which of the following words could be used to replace the underlined word as used in the sentence below?

"My buddy Taylor, who is slightly more observant than the others, notices my absence, and raps me gently on the arm." - Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman

• unfocused

• watchful

• careful

• shallow

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following adjectives could be used to describe a character in a positive way?

(Select ALL that apply.)

• talented

• traumatized

• luxurious

• humble

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

Read the excerpt below to determine which synonyms could be used to replace the underlined word. (Select ALL that apply.)

"RONALD WEASLEY! How dare you steal that car?! I am absolutely disgusted! Your father's now facing an inquiry at work and it's entirely your fault! If you put another toe out of line, we'll bring you straight home!" - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

• interrogation

• investigation

• summons

• examination

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

archrival [arch - ri - val]: the main rival of a person or group; the biggest competition

Create your own original sentence using the word "archrival" as defined above. (Be sure to make your sentence has enough details that a reader could use context clues in order to determine the meaning of the word.)

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10