NYS English Regents Quiz

What is the definition of 'contempt'?

• D. A state of being satisfied or pleased

• A. A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something

• C. A strong dislike or disrespect

• B. A lack of interest or concern

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does 'bias' mean?

• D. A state of being satisfied or pleased

• C. A tendency or prejudice in favor of or against something

• B. A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something

• A. A lack of interest or concern

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

Which word is the opposite of 'contradict'?

• D. Justification

• C. Resentment

• B. Collaborate

• A. Modify

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of 'alter'?

• A. A lack of interest or concern

• D. A state of being satisfied or pleased

• C. To change or modify

• B. A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does 'conventional' refer to?

• A. A lack of interest or concern

• D. A state of being satisfied or pleased

• B. A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something

• C. Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Meaning of the word "foster"

• Encourage or promote development or growth
• Prevent or hinder development or growth
• Ignore or neglect development or growth
• Stifle or suppress development or growth

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Meaning of the term "complacent"

• Feeling of anger or frustration
• Feeling of fear or anxiety
• Feeling of dissatisfaction or discontentment
• Feeling of satisfaction or contentment

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Best meaning of the word "contentment"

• A state of sadness and dissatisfaction with what one has.
• A state of confusion and uncertainty about what one has.
• A state of happiness and satisfaction with what one has.
• A state of anger and frustration with what one has.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Meaning of the term "ambition"

• A feeling of contentment with one's current situation
• A strong desire or determination to achieve something
• A fear of success
• A lack of motivation or drive

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Meaning of the word "pacify"

• To calm or soothe
• To confuse or bewilder
• To exhaust or tire
• To irritate or provoke

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4