ELA 10 - QUIZ - week 5

What does the word "Hackneyed" mean?

• Not genuine or true

• Dull; common

• Overused; unoriginal

• Mature for one's age; developing abilities at a younger age than is expected

Which part of speech does the word "Precocious" belong to?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

What is the definition of "Diligence"?

• Dull; common

• Careful effort and determination

• Mature for one's age; developing abilities at a younger age than is expected

• Overused; unoriginal

The word "Spurious" is an adjective. What does it mean?

• Not genuine or true

• Dull; common

• Overused; unoriginal

• Careful effort and determination

What does the adjective "Prosaic" describe?

• Something that is not genuine or true

• Something that is overused and unoriginal

• Something that is mature for one's age

• Something that is dull and common

What does the word "Augment" mean?

• Everyday speech; common speech of a particular group or location

• To add on to something; increase

• Luxurious; fancy

• Easily angered

What part of speech is the word "Vernacular"?

• Verb

• Noun

• Adjective

• Adverb

What is the definition of "Reiterate"?

• To add on to something; increase

• Everyday speech; common speech of a particular group or location

• Say again

• Easily angered

Which word means "Luxurious; fancy"?

• Augment

• Vernacular

• Opulent

• Irascible

The word "Irascible" is an adjective that means:

• To add on to something; increase

• Everyday speech; common speech of a particular group or location

• Luxurious; fancy

• Easily angered