
Stave III Vocab Practice Quiz
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word means "Having a lot of space inside; roomy"
Genial
Capacious
Heresy
Feint
Answer explanation
The word 'capacious' means having a lot of space inside or being roomy. The other options do not convey this meaning: 'genial' refers to friendliness, 'heresy' relates to beliefs, and 'feint' is a deceptive movement.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word means "in a quiet and serious way that does not attract attention"
Odious
Stagnant
Demurely
Credulity
Answer explanation
The word "demurely" means in a quiet and serious way that does not attract attention, making it the correct choice. The other options do not convey this meaning.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word means "extremely unpleasant; repulsive."
Odious
Heresy
Genial
Affability
Answer explanation
The word 'odious' means extremely unpleasant or repulsive, making it the correct choice. The other options, such as 'heresy', 'genial', and 'affability', do not convey the same negative connotation.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word means "Belief or opinion that goes against common religious doctrine." or "opinion profoundly at odds with what is generally accepted"
Precepts
Heresy
Stagnant
Capacious
Answer explanation
The word 'Heresy' refers to a belief or opinion that contradicts established religious doctrine, making it the correct choice for the definition provided in the question.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word means "showing no activity; dull and sluggish."
Odious
Feint
Stagnant
Genial
Answer explanation
The word 'stagnant' means showing no activity, dull, and sluggish, making it the correct choice. 'Odious' refers to something repulsive, 'feint' is a deceptive movement, and 'genial' means friendly and cheerful.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word means "a general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought"
Feint
Precepts
Stagnant
Demurely
Answer explanation
The word 'precepts' refers to general rules or principles that guide behavior or thought, making it the correct choice. 'Feint' relates to a deceptive movement, 'stagnant' means not flowing or moving, and 'demurely' describes a modest manner.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word means "the quality of having a friendly and good-natured manner."
Demurely
Credulity
Stagnant
Affability
Answer explanation
The word 'affability' refers to the quality of being friendly and good-natured, making it the correct choice. The other options do not convey this meaning.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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