English III Vocab Review #1

Picture this: Henry, Liam, and Daniel are in a thrilling race against time to see who can complete their homework first. What does it mean if we say Henry is "diligent"?

• Henry is so diligent that he doesn't even pause for meals, he's completely focused on his homework.

• Henry's diligent nature makes it a challenge to predict when he will finish his homework.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Even though she is one of the youngest people in the company, Sarah's coworkers say that she has good business acumen. What does acumen mean in the context of this sentence?

• The physical place where we're conducting this business simulation

• A person's ability to make smart choices and quick decisions

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Noah, Michael, and Oliver are having a chat. Suddenly, Oliver exclaims that Arjun is "proficient" at French. What is Oliver implying about Arjun's French skills?

• Arjun can only comprehend French, but he's unable to speak it.

• Arjun is a whiz at both speaking and understanding French.

Abigail, Grace, and Ava were excited to play a treasure hunt game created by Zoe and Michael. However, they found the instructions were ambiguous. Can you pick the sentence that best describes their situation?

• The instructions were a bit puzzling and left Abigail, Grace, and Ava scratching their heads.

• The bright, sunny day was too unclear for a picnic.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Picture this! Lily, Rohan, and Isla are planning an exciting camping adventure. Can you tell when something would be considered "superfluous" during their preparations?

• When they need to ensure their camping gear is in top-notch condition

• When they pack more items than necessary or things they won't even use

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Imagine a lively debate between Benjamin and Avery about their favorite superheroes. Suddenly, Michael, Aria, and Priya join the fun. Rohan, being the peacemaker, steps in to "reconcile" their different views. What is Rohan trying to do?

• He argues with them until they all agree on who the best superhero is

• He tries to find a way for their favorite superheroes to get along or coexist

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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

During a lively school debate, Abigail took the stage. If her speech was described as "verbose", how would you imagine it?

• Abigail's wordy speech was a two-hour marathon, filled with extra details. Olivia, Samuel, and Ethan were taken aback by the depth of her talk.

• Abigail delivered a concise and impactful presentation, leaving Olivia, Samuel, and Ethan thoroughly impressed.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Imagine Kai, Priya, and Mia are planning to embark on an exciting journey in college. In this context, what does the term "prerequisite" signify?

• A class that they need to complete after they embark on their current journey

• A class that they need to complete before they embark on their current journey

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Imagine this: Luna, Noah, and Charlotte are in a lively discussion. Luna, being the problem-solver she is, prefers a "pragmatic" approach to tackle issues. Can you guess what Luna's method implies?

• A method that is based on abstract ideas without considering the actual results

• A method that is practical and focuses on achieving real results

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Picture this! Kai, Sophia, and Grace are at a debate club meeting. Luna is explaining her points in a 'convoluted' way. What does 'convoluted' mean in this context?

• Her points are simple and easy for everyone to understand

• Her points are difficult and hard for everyone to understand