Grade 10 SAT vocabulary Building set 1

During a group discussion, Mia showed excitement, Anika showed passion, Samuel showed interest, but who showed 'apathy'?

• Mia

• Anika

• Samuel

• None of them

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In a literature class, Kai was asked to find the antonym of 'revere' in a sentence. Which word should he choose?

• honor

• admire

• disdain

• respect

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

During a group discussion, Hannah spoke with great candor. What does 'candor' mean in this context?

• Confusion or uncertainty

• Courage or bravery

• Deception or dishonesty

• Honesty or frankness

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

During a group discussion, Harper was reluctant to share her thoughts or feelings. Which word best describes Harper's behavior - reticent or aesthetic?

• verbose

• garrulous

• reticent

• loquacious

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

In a school project, Mia, Aria, and Aiden were given the task to manage their own sections independently. This situation can be best described as an example of what?

• Reliance

• Subordination

• Independence

• Dependence

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

During a science experiment, Harper, Daniel, and Elijah found a new substance. They were unsure if it was dangerous. Daniel suggested that it might be 'innocuous'. What does 'innocuous' mean in this context?

• Exciting or thrilling

• Unpleasant or offensive

• Dangerous or threatening

• Harmless or inoffensive

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Anika, William, and Luna are participating in a school debate. The topic is 'Innovation in Technology'. Anika presents an idea that William finds lacking in originality. Which word would William use to describe Anika's idea - banal or ambiguous?

• unique

• innovative

• creative

• banal

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Evelyn, Elijah, and Ethan are in a debate club. During a debate, they were asked to describe a situation that represents 'anarchy'. Which of the following situations best represents 'anarchy'?

• A classroom where every student is working in harmony

• A meeting where everyone follows the order of the agenda

• A peaceful protest where everyone is calm and respectful

• A schoolyard during recess where there are no rules and everyone is doing whatever they want

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Evelyn and Mia are discussing their study habits. Evelyn says she believes in 'indolence', while Mia believes in the opposite. What is the term Mia believes in?

• inactivity

• diligence

• laziness

• idleness

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Ava, Lily, and Abigail went to a fancy restaurant. Ava ordered a lot of expensive dishes but didn't eat much. How would you describe Ava's behavior?

• She was being prodigal

• She was being frugal

• She was being generous

• She was being careful

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6