Lesson #13 Vocabulary Quiz

Which word best describes a feeling of comfort or consolation in a time of distress?

• Insipid

• Solace

• Visceral

• Inept

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "insipid" mean?

• Skillfully made

• Lacking flavor or interest

• Emotionally moving

• Extremely competent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If something is described as "pedestrian," in a literary context, what does it mean?

• It relates to walking.

• It is innovative and exciting.

• It is dull and lacks imagination.

• It is fast-paced and thrilling.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which word refers to something that is related to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect?

• Solace

• Insipid

• Visceral

• Pedestrian

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "inept" mean?

• Having a strong physical sensation

• Offering comfort

• Lacking skill or ability

• Full of excitement and energy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the sentence where "solace" is used correctly.

• She found solace in her friend's advice during difficult times.

• The chef's solace dish was criticized for being too bland.

• He ran with solace speed to catch the bus.

• The solace painting sold for millions at the auction.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which sentence correctly uses the word "insipid"?

• The insipid movie left the audience feeling deeply emotional.

• The soup was insipid; it had hardly any flavor.

• Her insipid skills on the piano earned her a standing ovation.

• They climbed the insipid mountain in record time.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Identify the sentence where "pedestrian" is used correctly as an adjective.

• The pedestrian walked quickly across the busy street.

• The novel's plot was criticized for being too pedestrian.

• She won the pedestrian race by a significant margin.

• His pedestrian attire made him stand out at the formal event.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "visceral."

• The visceral design of the building won several architecture awards.

• She had a visceral reaction to the horror movie, feeling it in the pit of her stomach.

• The chef was known for his visceral cooking style, focusing on presentation over taste.

• The book provided a visceral explanation of quantum physics.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sentence correctly uses the word "inept"?

• Despite his inept understanding of the subject, he passed the exam with flying colors.

• The inept bird flew gracefully across the sky.

• His inept handling of the situation led to further complications.

• The inept colors of the sunset amazed everyone.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4