NC English II EOC Vocabulary Challenge

What is the meaning of the word 'reswap'?

• To swap with a different item

• Not a standard English word

• To trade in a reverse order

• To exchange something again

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

In the sentence 'The book was so engrossing that I couldn't put it down', what does 'engrossing' mean?

• Confusing or unclear

• Boring or uninteresting

• Exciting or thrilling

• Captivating or interesting

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Using context clues, what does the word 'ominous' mean in the sentence 'The dark clouds and thunder were ominous signs of an approaching storm'?

• giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

• indicating a lack of concern or care

• giving the impression that something good or pleasant is going to happen

• referring to a bright and cheerful atmosphere

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Identify the prefix in the word 'unbelievable' and explain its meaning.

• dis-

• un-

• re-

• in-

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: 'The cat is black white and brown'?

• :

• ,

• ;

• .

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

In the sentence 'The author's use of vivid imagery painted a clear picture in the reader's mind', what literary device is being used?

• Alliteration

• Simile

• Imagery

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What is the main theme of the story 'The Tortoise and the Hare'?

• Luck and chance

• Speed and agility

• Perseverance and determination

• Laziness and arrogance

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the synonym for the word 'exhilarating'?

• Boring

• Dull

• Tedious

• Thrilling

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Identify the figurative language used in the sentence 'The sun smiled down on the happy couple'.

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Simile

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the sentence 'She ___ going to the store'?

• am

• is

• are

• be

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6