Vocab Quiz

Irony usually involves something that is 

• false
• silly
• unexpected
• unimportant

In your own words, tell me a time when you were summoned.

(Make sure it helps me understand the meaning of the word.)

Which of the following is a synonym for the word deter?

• prevent

• help

• deteriorate

• accept

Which of these are you MOST likely to retort to?

• An essay question on your History test

• Your bestfriend asking you to hang out.

What is something Ms. Alexander might furtively tell you?

• Her birthday

• Your homework assignment

• Your test grade

• Her favorite color

What other word could replace the underlined term?

There are many events that transpire this month.

• happen

• start

• passed

• played

Who would you not call if you were in peril?

• God

• Taylor Swift

• 9-1-1

• Mother

Which of your vocabulary words describes the sentence below?

My brother kept pulling my hair even though I told him to stop.

Fortitude means what?

Which of the following sentences shows understatement?

• The brownies will be ready in one second.

• My favorite color is pink.

• She is crazy about the boy.

• The candy shop sells tons of candy.