Fall Writing Vocabulary Test 8th Grade

What does the word 'reasonable' mean?

• A. Logical

• B. Unreasonable

• C. Rational

• D. Absurd

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following words is most similar in meaning to 'distracting'?

• A. Focusing

• B. Engaging

• C. Captivating

• D. Diverting

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does the word 'notification' mean?

• A. Warning

• B. Announcement

• C. Reminder

• D. Message

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the term 'skimming' refer to?

• A. Reading thoroughly

• B. Reading quickly

• C. Reading aloud

• D. Reading silently

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does it mean to 'overtake' someone?

• A. To pass or go ahead of them

• B. To follow behind them

• C. To walk alongside them

• D. To stop and wait for them

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does the word 'impulse' mean?

• A. Thoughtful decision

• B. Careful consideration

• C. Sudden urge

• D. Planned action

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the term 'capacity' refer to?

• A. Ability to hold or contain

• B. Inability to understand

• C. Lack of skill

• D. Disinterest

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the word 'diminishing' mean?

• A. Increasing

• B. Expanding

• C. Growing

• D. Decreasing

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does it mean to be 'deprived' of something?

• A. To have plenty of it

• B. To lack or be without it

• C. To share it with others

• D. To give it away

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word 'reliance' mean?

• A. Independence

• B. Trust

• C. Doubt

• D. Suspicion

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E