Summer School 2 Unit 1 Quiz

Which of the following is most likely to abate?

• a fisherman putting a worm on a hook

• a politician denying involvement in a scandal

• a storm lessening in intensity

• a bike tire inflating

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following would best be considered erratic weather conditions?

• rain during the rainy season

• another perfect day

• puffy clouds in a blue sky

• an unpredicted hurricane

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

If your best friend is malleable, which is most likely true?

• She never wants to spend her money.

• She goes along with whatever activities you suggest.

• She frequently argues with you.

• She wants to pursue a career in science or engineering.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The opposite of subordinate is:

• inadequate

• graceful

• defiant

• petite

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of these would most likely be considered a transgression?

• catching a bad cold

• winning an award for academic achievement

• saving money for a vacation

• skipping school to go to the beach

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the meaning of "abate"?

• Increase

• Decrease

• Defend

• Create

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of these is most likely to be called impulsive?

• someone who makes quick decisions

• someone who does not trust others

• someone who enjoys reading books

• someone who holds a steady job

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Choose the correct synonym for "assimilate":

• Combine

• Distort

• Divide

• Disperse

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "concede" mean?

• Deny

• Admit

• Challenge

• Explore

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which is true of people who enter with a flourish?

• They want to fade into the background.

• They want others to notice them.

• They have gifts to distribute.

• They are in the wrong place.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3