CommonLit: Grade 6 Unit 2 Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word 'competitive' mean in the sentence: The two friends were very competitive when it came to playing sports?

• showing no interest in sports

• being uninterested in winning

• having a strong desire to lose

• having a strong desire to win or be the best

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence 'Despite the rain, the team continued to practice', what does 'despite' mean?

• In addition to

• Due to

• Because of

• In spite of or even though

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Using the word 'inspire' in a sentence, explain its meaning.

• To inspire means to motivate or positively influence someone.

• To inspire means to have no effect on someone

• To inspire means to make someone feel sad

• To inspire means to discourage someone

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word 'commitment' in the sentence: She showed great commitment to her studies by studying every day?

• apathy

• carelessness

• dedication

• negligence

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

In the sentence 'She was able to attain her goal of becoming a doctor', what does 'attain' mean?

• To sleep or rest

• To get or reach a goal

• To cook or prepare food

• To run or jog

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Explain the meaning of 'advantage' using it in a sentence.

• Wearing a red shirt can give you an advantage in cooking.

• Having a pet can give you an advantage in learning a new language.

• Having a good education can give you an advantage in finding a job.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of 'effective' in the sentence: The medicine was very effective in curing his illness.

• expensive or difficult to obtain

• slow or not producing any result

• successful or producing the intended result

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Using the word 'rehearse' in a sentence, explain its meaning.

• She rehearsed her bicycle to the park.

• I need to rehearse my lines for the school play.

• I rehearse my breakfast every morning.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word 'dedication' mean in the sentence: His dedication to his job earned him a promotion?

• Indifference

• Laziness

• Negligence

• Commitment

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the sentence 'She was able to accomplish her dream of traveling the world', what does 'accomplish' mean?

• To successfully complete or achieve something

• To give up on a goal

• To never attempt anything

• To fail at something

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4