5.2 Vocabulary #5 and Comma Review

What is the meaning of 'facetious'?

• A) Agitated and jealous

• B) Contrite

• C) Earnest and sincere

• D) Inappropriately humorous

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the synonym of 'erudite'?

• A) Ignorant

• B) Knowledgeable

• C) Awestruck

• D) Anomalous

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

Tom felt contrite, so what did he offer to do after breaking his neighbor's window?

• A) Agitate the neighbor

• B) Ignore the damages

• C) Pay for the damages

• D) Break another window

What did the scientists have to do after detecting an anomaly in the experimental data?

• A) Ignore the anomaly

• B) Change the hypothesis

• C) Continue with the experiment

• D) Publish the data

Match the following vocabulary words to the image that best describes it

• slipshod

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• erudite

• 
• demure

• 
• impregnable

• 
• bovine

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Match the following words from lessons 1-5 to their ANTOYM

• Bovine

• Sycophant

• Unbiased

• Erudite

• Result

• Precursor

• Placid

• Jingoistic

• Rebel

• Implacable

Is the following word used correctly in the sentence?

Mark's contrite laughter echoed through the room, showing no remorse for his actions.

• Yes, the word 'contrite' is used correctly
• No, the word 'contrite' should be replaced with 'boisterous'
• No, the word 'contrite' should be replaced with 'loud'
• No, the word 'contrite' should be replaced with 'unapologetic'

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Is the bolded word used correctly in the sentence?

The erudite scholar was renowned for her extensive knowledge of ancient civilizations.

• Yes, 'erudite' is used correctly and it means having or showing great knowledge or learning.
• No, 'erudite' is used incorrectly, it means to be rude or disrespectful.
• No, 'erudite' is used incorrectly, it means to be energetic or lively.
• No, 'erudite' is used incorrectly, it means to be confused or perplexed.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Is the bolded word used correctly in the sentence?

Jane's facetious dedication to her studies led to top honors.

• Yes, 'facetious' means treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor.
• No, 'facetious' means treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor.
• Yes, 'facetious' means dedicated or committed.
• No, 'facetious' means dedicated or committed.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.3

Read the sentence and select any word from lessons 1-5 to fill in the blank.

The author's novel was criticized for its offensively ____________ portrayal of female characters.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4