Chapter 9 Vocabulary Practice Test

What does it mean to "alter" something?

• To ignore it completely.

• To make a small change to it.

• To praise it highly.

• To throw it away.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

If someone has "ample" time to finish a project, they have:

• Barely enough time.

• No time at all.

• More than enough time.

• Just the right amount of time.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

A "blunt" knife is one that is:

• Very sharp.

• Not sharp.

• Curved.

• Long.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

A "chronic" condition is one that:

• Is very rare.

• Happens suddenly and severely.

• Lasts for a long time.

• Can be cured easily.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Events listed in "chronological" order are arranged by:

• Importance.

• Duration.

• Time sequence.

• Alphabetical order.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

An "optimist" is someone who:

• Always sees the negative side of things.

• Is hopeful and positive about the future.

• Cannot make up their mind.

• Prefers to be alone.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

"Pretense" is an attempt to:

• Make something appear true that is not.

• Tell the truth.

• Simplify a complex situation.

• Complicate a simple situation.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

To "prolong" something means to:

• Shorten it.

• Make it last longer.

• Make it more intense.

• Ignore it.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

To "refrain" from doing something means to:

• Do it immediately.

• Never do it again.

• Do it reluctantly.

• Avoid doing it.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

"Remorse" is a feeling of:

• Joy and happiness.

• Deep regret or guilt.

• Indifference.

• Confusion.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4