Grade 8 Vocabulary Skills Quiz

What does "ambiguous" mean in the sentence "The ending of the story was ambiguous and left readers wondering"?

• Clear and definite

• Confusing and unclear

• Exciting and engaging

• Sad and depressing

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Choose the word that is an antonym of "frivolous".

• Serious

• Silly

• Light-hearted

• Carefree

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In the sentence "The politician's rhetoric did not match his actions," what does "rhetoric" mean?

• Speech or writing

• Physical appearance

• Financial status

• Personal beliefs

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Choose the word that is a synonym of "obscure".

• Famous

• Clear

• Unknown

• Bright

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

What is the antonym of "optimistic"?

• Hopeful

• Pessimistic

• Realistic

• Joyful

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

In the sentence "The novel's plot was convoluted, making it difficult to follow," what does "convoluted" mean?

• Straightforward

• Complicated

• Interesting

• Short

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the word that is a synonym of "diligent".

• Lazy

• Hardworking

• Careless

• Hasty

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

What is the antonym of "benevolent"?

• Kind-hearted

• Malevolent

• Generous

• Friendly

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In the sentence "Her candid remarks about the movie were surprising," what does "candid" mean?

• Dishonest

• Scripted

• Open and honest

• Confusing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the word that is a synonym of "innovative".

• Traditional

• Creative

• Outdated

• Common

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A