Wit & Wisdom Module 2 Assessment 34B Vocabulary Quiz Practice

What does the idiom "castles in the air" most likely mean?

• Actual medieval buildings

• Dreams or plans that are impractical and unlikely to happen

• A type of cloud formation

• Sand structures on a beach

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word "conspicuous" most likely mean in the sentence "The gift in Milo's room is conspicuous"?

• Hidden from view

• Clearly visible or attracting attention

• Extremely small and difficult to see

• Wrapped in colorful paper

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word "corrupts" most likely mean in the phrase "Power corrupts"?

• Cleanses

• Improves moral values

• Causes someone to become dishonest or immoral

• Strengthens

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word "diction" most likely mean in the sentence "Diction is important when speaking and writing"?

• The plot of a story

• The use of words and phrases in speech or writing

• The handwriting style

• The length of a written work

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word "din" most likely mean in the sentence "Milo's teacher tells him to stop the awful din during silent reading"?

• Music

• Silence

• A loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise

• A polite conversation

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word "disconsolate" most likely mean in the sentence "Milo was disconsolate in chapter 1 on the book"?

• Extremely happy and excited

• Very calm and composed

• Without comfort or consolation; unhappy

• Eager to go on an adventure

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word "discord" mean?

• Harmony

• Lack of Harmony

• Silence

• Music

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Who has a DISPUTE with each other?

• The kings of Dictionopolis and Digitopolis

• Milo and Tock

• The Humbug and the Spelling Bee

• The demons and the giants

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

What does Milo find himself in with nothing to do?

• The doldrums

• A state of excitement

• A new adventure

• A conversation

What does Milo hope he doesn't have to do? HINT: He had to do this at the Royal Banquet.

• Eat his words

• Go on a journey

• Solve a riddle

• Fight a demon

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6