Vocabulary and Context Quiz

What does the word "contemporary" mean?

• Belonging to the past

• Existing or occurring at the same time

• Completely different

• Very old-fashioned

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Choose the sentence where "askew" is used correctly.

• The picture hanging on the wall was askew.

• She felt very askew after eating the meal.

• The askew of the situation was clear to everyone.

• He decided to askew his responsibilities.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following is an antonym of "defiant"?

• Rebellious

• Submissive

• Obstinate

• Bold

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What does "tarnish" mean when referring to metal?

• To polish and make shiny

• To bend or twist out of shape

• To lose luster or shine, often due to exposure to air or moisture

• To strengthen or harden

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word best describes someone who is "vigilant"?

• Careless

• Watchful

• Lazy

• Forgetful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the sentence where "sprawl" is used correctly.

• She decided to sprawl her thoughts in the diary.

• The city sprawls along the coastline.

• He managed to sprawl the answer correctly.

• The book was sprawled with errors.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does "resilient" mean?

• Easily broken or damaged

• Capable of recovering quickly from difficulties

• Remaining unchanged even in bad conditions

• Very rare or uncommon

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following best describes a "predicament"?

• A solution to a problem

• A fortunate turn of events

• A difficult or unpleasant situation

• A predictable outcome

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does it mean for something to "fluctuate"?

• To remain stable and unchanged

• To decrease steadily

• To increase rapidly

• To rise and fall irregularly in number or amount

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word is a synonym of "vigilant"?

• Negligent

• Attentive

• Indifferent

• Unobservant

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B