Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "deterrent" mean?

• A reason for doing something

• A factor that discourages or prevents someone from doing something

• A consequence of an action

• A method of solving a problem

What is the meaning of "inequity"?

• Equality and fairness

• A legal decision

• Lack of fairness or justice

• A financial investment

What does "infirmity" refer to?

• A strong and healthy condition

• Physical or mental weakness

• A type of medicine

• A legal document

What does the word "Deterrent" mean?

• Something that encourages an action.

• Something that has no effect on an action.

• Something that discourages or prevents an action.

• Something that is irrelevant to an action.

Which of the following sentences uses the word "Deterrent" correctly?

• He used a smile as a deterrent to the awkward situation.

• The sunny weather was a deterrent to staying indoors.

• As a deterrent to burglars, my father put a sign on our lawn that says, "Beware of the pit bull."

• The delicious smell of cookies was a deterrent to sticking to her diet.

What was the implication when the boss said that company profits were down?

• Employees would be getting a raise.

• The company was going to hire more people.

• Nobody would be getting a raise.

• The company was performing well.

What does the word "implication" mean based on the learning material?

• The act of explicitly stating something.

• The act of implying something; suggestion, hint.

• A clear and direct statement.

• The result of a particular action.

What is the implication in the cartoon provided in the learning material?

• He vacuums to help clean the house.

• He vacuums so he doesn't have to hear her when they're in an argument.

• He vacuums because it's his favorite hobby.

• He vacuums to prepare for guests arriving.

What does the term "inequity" mean?

• Equal access to opportunities

• State of being equal; equality, fairness, justice

• State of being unequal; inequality, unfairness, injustice

• Providing laptops to students

How did many school districts address inequity during Covid?

• By planting more trees

• By providing laptops to all students

• By building more schools

• By hiring more teachers