Vocabulary Quiz 1 for Unit 1: Writing Your Story: Memoir and Application Essays

Select the vocabulary word that best fits the scenario:

In the morning, when Ophelia noticed her little brother was upset, she read him his favorite story. At lunch, she shared her food with a classmate who forgot his lunch at home. After school, she volunteered at a local children's hospital.

• Angry

• Caring

• Artistic

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Select the vocabulary word that best fits the scenario:

When Taina came to class late and claimed it was because she couldn't find her book, Ms. Quinn raised an eyebrow at the large coffee in her hand.

• Infamous

• Commensurate

• Dubious

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Select the vocabulary word that best fits the scenario:

It was too expensive to use a real diamond in the play, so the actor used a plastic prop jewel.

• Pseudo

• Fused

• Innate

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Select the vocabulary word that best fits the scenario:

A Cronut is a pastry that looks like a donut and is made from croissant dough.

• Endearing

• Fusion

• Ubiquitous

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Select the vocabulary word that best fits the scenario:

The teacher's warm smile and kind words made Maybelle glad to be in his class.

• Endearing

• Infamous

• Dubious

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Select the vocabulary word that best fits the scenario:

When Cate was running for school president, her campaign posters were hung all over the hallways, in every classroom, and even in the bathrooms!

• Benign

• Pseudo

• Ubiquitous

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Select the vocabulary word that best fits the scenario:

Some people believe that singing is a talent that a person is born with and, even though a singer might improve over time, it cannot be taught.

• Benign

• Infamous

• Innate

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Select the vocabulary word that best fits the scenario:

The zoo offered children a chance to get up close to some of the friendlier animals that were safe to pet.

• Commensurate

• Benign

• Embodied

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Select the vocabulary word that best fits the scenario:

My grandfather was known for his honesty and I try to represent that quality in the way I treat others.

• Embody

• Fuse

• Endear

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Select the vocabulary word that best fits the scenario:

The judge passed a sentence that they believed was suitable for the crime committed.

• Dubious

• Commensurate

• Ubiquitous

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4