Core 4 "The Lottery" vocab quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'profusely'?

• To scold; find fault with

• Rowdy and noisy in a cheerful way

• To a great degree; in large amounts

• Irritable or short-tempered

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word means 'rowdy and noisy in a cheerful way'?

• Perfunctory

• Boisterous

• Petulant

• Jovial

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of 'reprimand'?

• Separate; disconnect

• Worn or faded from use or wear

• Acting routinely with little interest or care

• To scold; find fault with

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word means 'irritable or short-tempered'?

• Jovial

• Petulant

• Paraphernalia

• Perfunctory

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'jovial'?

• Cheerful and friendly

• Personal belongings; equipment associated with a particular activity

• Endless

• In a serious or somber manner

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Which option best describes the word 'shabbier'?

• worn or faded from use or wear

• irritable or short-tempered

• separate; disconnect

• rowdy and noisy in a cheerful way

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'paraphernalia' refer to?

• to scold

• in a serious and somber manner

• endless

• personal belongings, equipment associated with a specific activity

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the term 'perfunctory' refer to?

• a person who is constantly scolding

   

• acting routinely with little care or interest

• personal belongings, equipment associated with a specific activity

• to a great degree, in large amounts

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What word means to "separate or disconnect"?

• engage

• lapse

• disengage

• reprimand

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Gravely means....

• irritable or short-tempered

• acting routinely with little interest or care

• endless

• in a serious or somber manner

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4