Vocabulary Comprehension Quiz

Imagine you are waiting for a package you ordered online. What does it mean to *anticipate* the arrival of your package?

• To forget about the package

• To expect or look forward to its arrival

• To remember something else you ordered in the past

• To ignore the delivery notifications

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

At a dinner party, who is considered *gracious*?

• The guest who speaks loudly, dominating conversations

• The host who welcomes everyone warmly and is polite

• The person who quickly finishes their meal before others

• The guest who tells untrue stories to impress others

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

During a sudden thunderstorm, Emily felt a strong sense of dismay. What does dismay mean in this context?

• Happiness and joy

• A type of food

• Sudden or complete loss of courage in the face of trouble or danger

• A musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

During his travels, Mark found a peculiar artifact. What does peculiar mean in this context?

• Very normal and boring

• Strange or unusual

• Extremely loud

• Very fast

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

During a game, if a player decides not to follow the rules and misleads others, what does it mean?

• To be very smart

• To be truthful and open

• To lie or deceive

• To be very kind

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What does *glamorous* mean?

• Dull and uninteresting

• Having an air of allure, romance and excitement

• Very old and ancient

• Extremely quiet

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Imagine a scenario where Alex refuses to listen to his friends' advice on taking a break from work despite their numerous attempts to persuade him. What does this behavior indicate about Alex?

• To change one's mind easily

• To be very flexible

• To refuse to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so

• To be very weak

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

Imagine you found a $100 bill on the street, what does it mean to be *fortunate* in this context?

• To have bad luck

• To be very sad

• To be favored by luck or to be lucky

• To be very slow

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

When someone is described as trustworthy, what does it mean in a work environment?

• They cannot be relied upon for completing tasks

• They deserve trust or confidence and are reliable

• They are very weak and cannot handle work pressure

• They are extremely loud and disturb the workplace

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

At the formal dinner, which behavior would be considered the opposite of *gracious*?

• Courteous

• Rude

• Kind

• Generous