Week 12 Vocabulary Quiz 8th grade ELA NWMS

What is the definition of the word 'scythe'?

• A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or crops.

• A type of musical instrument.

• A tool used for digging holes in the ground.

• A small insect that feeds on plants.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the antonym of the word 'trepidation'?

• bravery

• fearlessness

• confidence

• calmness

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the definition of the word 'elusive'?

• difficult to find, catch, or achieve

• obvious and straightforward

• easy to find, catch, or achieve

• common and abundant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the synonym of the word 'elicit'?

• insert

• extract

• delete

• ignore

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the definition of the term 'neuroscience'?

• The study of plant biology.

• The study of ancient civilizations.

• The scientific study of the nervous system.

• The study of the weather patterns.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the synonym of the word 'audit'?

• examine

• inspect

• analyze

• review

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the definition of the word 'stimuli'?

• Something that causes a response or reaction in an organism or system.

• Something that has no effect on an organism or system.

• Something that only causes a response or reaction in non-living things.

• Something that inhibits a response or reaction in an organism or system.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the antonym of the word 'elusive'?

• clear

• visible

• obvious

• evident

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A