Vocabulary Quiz

You are at a social gathering with your friends. Suddenly, a stranger enters the room who was not invited and seems out of place. This person is an intruder! Can you identify the definition below?

• A person who has lived in a particular place since birth.

• A person who is welcomed into a group or organization.

• A person who is greatly admired in their field of expertise.

• A person who intrudes into a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Imagine Emily, Olivia, and Ava are on a daring quest. They encounter a route that is labeled as 'Hazardous'. What does this imply for our courageous explorers?

• The route is innocuous and gentle

• The route is steady and foreseeable

• The route is protected and reliable

• The route is perilous

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Imagine Jackson, Harper, and Zoe are playing a game of 'Word Definition Challenge'. Jackson pulls out the word 'Rigorous'. Can you help them figure out what it means?

• Does it mean casual or relaxed in approach?

• Does it mean lacking in detail or precision?

• Does it mean harsh and demanding?

• Or, does it mean superficial or shallow?

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Imagine Liam, James, and Ava are participating in a school competition. They are given a task which is described as 'Laborious'. What does this mean for our young competitors?

• The task requires minimal effort and time.

• The task requires physical strength and endurance.

• The task requires creativity and innovation.

• The task requires considerable effort and time.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Aiden, Harper, and Zoe are having a debate. Which skill is essential for them to be 'Persuasive'?

• The ability to convince or influence someone through reasoning or argumentation.

• The ability to confuse or mislead someone through reasoning or argumentation.

• The ability to ignore or dismiss someone's reasoning or argumentation.

• The ability to understand and empathize with someone's reasoning or argumentation.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Ethan, Grace, and Kai are competing in a race. Ethan takes the course expeditiously. Which of the following words best describes how Ethan completed the race?

• Slow and inefficient

• Careless and sloppy

• Delayed and ineffective

• Done with speed and efficiency

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Imagine William, Grace, and Daniel are watching a magic show. The magician pulls a rabbit out of a hat and they all react differently. Which reaction best describes 'Flabbergasted'?

• William is extremely surprised and shocked.

• Grace is slightly annoyed.

• Daniel is mildly surprised or shocked.

• All of them are completely indifferent.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

During a friendly debate, Samuel quickly responded to Aiden's argument with a clever remark. What is the term for Samuel's quick and clever reply?

• Riposte

• Rigorous

• Perilous

• Flabbergasted

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D