Mixed Review Quiz: January 19, 2024

Vocabulary: What is the meaning of the word 'ominous'?

• threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic events

• happy and joyful

• bright and sunny

• peaceful and calm

Vocabulary: Provide a synonym for the word 'accolade'.

• rebuke

• criticism

• praise

• condemnation

Word Definitions: Define the term 'etymology'.

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The study of the origin and history of words

• The study of weather patterns

• The study of human behavior

Word Definitions: Explain the meaning of the word 'implicit' in your own words.

• Explicit and clear

• Understood or implied without being directly stated

• Vague and uncertain

• Unintelligible and confusing

Inferred Meaning: What does the word 'implicit' imply in the sentence: 'Her implicit trust in him was unwavering'?

• Unimportant or insignificant

• Understood or implied without being directly stated

• Hidden or secretive

• Explicit or obvious

Contextual Understanding: In what type of situation would the word 'ominous' be used?

• A situation that is exciting and full of possibilities

• A situation that is boring and uneventful

• A situation that gives the impression that something good or pleasant is going to happen

• A situation that gives the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

Contextual Understanding: Provide a sentence using the word 'conscientious' in a context that demonstrates its meaning.

• She is a conscientious student who always completes her assignments on time and with great attention to detail.

• They are conscientious students who always procrastinate and submit sloppy work.

• She is a conscientious student who never completes her assignments and is very careless.

• He is a conscientious student who always skips his assignments and pays no attention to detail.

Using the sentence starter and the word list, compose a 5-10 sentence response.

Sentence Starter: It was a great day to go to the beach...

List:

1. 1 Ominous

2. 2 Etymology

3. 3 Conscientious

4. 4 Implicit

5. 5 One of your previous Word of the Day terms

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