ZB 6th Grade Vocabulary Lesson 1

Nkosi and Cyrus are working on a craft project. They are trying to create a repeated decorative design or arrangement. What is this called?

• A pattern.

• A type of fabric.

• A mathematical equation.

• A single decorative design or arrangement.

Nasir's parents plan to spend the Thanksgiving weekend with friends and family. Which of the following words can describe Nasir and his family's time off?

• retreat

• holiday

• break

• getaway

Cyrus and Nasir are planning a road trip. Cyrus wants to calculate the distance 'exactly', but Nasir suggests they should calculate it how?

• approximately

• vaguely

• imprecisely

• roughly

Nkosi and Cyrus were participating in a car race. Use the word 'rapid' to describe how Cyrus's car accelerated.

• Cyrus's car accelerated at a moderate speed.

• Cyrus's car accelerated at a slow speed.

• Cyrus's car accelerated at a leisurely speed.

• Cyrus's car accelerated at a rapid speed.

In a group discussion, Cyrus was asked about his opinion on a controversial topic. What does it mean if Cyrus 'admits' his agreement with the controversial topic?

• Cyrus denies or rejects the truth or fact about the topic

• Cyrus ignores or overlooks the truth or fact about the topic

• Cyrus questions or doubts the truth or fact about the topic

• Cyrus acknowledges or confesses to the truth or fact about the topic

In a school debate, Nkosi was asked to provide a word that is the opposite of 'complain' when describing Nasir's performance. What word should he use?

• praise

• acclaim

• commend

• applaud

Cyrus and Maqet are discussing about a wooden chair. Cyrus says it's 'natural' because it's not supernatural or magical. Maqet disagrees and says it's 'natural' because it's not artificial or man-made. In this context, who is using the word 'natural' correctly?

• Cyrus, who is referring to something that is not supernatural or magical

• Maqet, who is describing something that is not organic or biological

• Maqet, who is describing something that is not artificial or man-made

• Cyrus, who is indicating something that is not forced or contrived

During a lecture about Black inventors and innovators, Cyrus started to 'daydream'. What does it mean?

• Cyrus started imagining things while he was sleeping

• Cyrus started focusing on his tasks and responsibilities

• Cyrus started indulging in pleasant thoughts or fantasies while he was awake

• Cyrus started engaging in physical activities

In a recent English class, Nkosi and Cyrus had a debate. Nkosi was praised for being ____, while Cyrus was criticized for his ____. Which word best describes Nkosi's speech style?

• concise

• rambling

• long-winded

• verbose

In a classroom setting, how should Maqet and Cyrus behave during a group discussion?

• They should be disruptive, inattentive, and uncooperative.

• They should be rude, disinterested, and silent.

• They should be respectful, attentive, and participative

• They should be indifferent, distracted, and nonchalant.