English Vocabulary Challenge

What is the meaning of the word 'ubiquitous'?

• only found in specific areas

• limited to one location

• present everywhere

• rarely seen

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Provide a synonym for the word 'ephemeral'.

• evanescent

• transient

• perpetual

• fleeting

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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 teacher admonished the students for their behavior', what does 'admonished' mean?

• To teach or instruct

• To praise or commend

• To ignore or overlook

• To scold or reprimand

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Define the term 'onomatopoeia'.

• A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes.

• A musical instrument

• A form of poetry

• A type of fruit

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Give an example of a homonym.

• bat

• ball

• band

• bark

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Explain the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'.

• Affect is a noun, effect is a verb.

• Affect is a verb, effect is a noun.

• Affect is used in positive contexts, effect in negative contexts.

• Affect and effect are synonyms.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the definition of 'juxtaposition'?

• The process of separating two things for analysis

• The act of combining two things to create a new entity

• The act or placement of two things near each other for comparison or contrast.

• The act of organizing two things in a specific order

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Identify the antonym of the word 'benevolent'.

• maleficent

• malevolent

• malignant

• hostile

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does 'alacrity' mean?

• Quick and efficient response

• Lack of enthusiasm

• Slow and reluctant readiness

• Brisk and cheerful readiness

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Use the word 'serendipity' in a sentence.

• I had a serendipity moment when I lost my keys.

• Serendipity is a type of flower.

• The serendipity of the situation was overwhelming.

• I experienced serendipity when I found a $20 bill on the sidewalk.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E