Vocabulary Quiz Mod 7 Week 3 Day 11

What does the word "withered" mean?

• The plant has grown new leaves.

• The plant has dried up and possibly died.

• The plant has been watered recently.

• The plant has been moved to a new location.

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

• The flowers hanging on the porch have withered.

• The flowers hanging on the porch have bloomed.

• The flowers hanging on the porch have been planted.

• The flowers hanging on the porch have been pruned.

What does the word "scorching" mean?

• Extremely cold

• Very wet

• Very, very hot

• Slightly warm

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

• The scorching ice made it difficult to walk outside.

• The scorching lava flowed down the volcano's sides.

• The scorching wind was chilling to the bone.

• The scorching soup was frozen solid.

Which of the following is a synonym for "scorching"?

• Freezing

• Boiling

• Breezy

• Drizzling

Which of the following is an antonym for "scorching"?

• Blazing

• Sizzling

• Frosty

• Sweltering

What does the word "reckless" mean?

• Acting with careful consideration of the consequences

• Not caring about how one's actions affect others

• Being cautious and safe

• Paying close attention to detail

Which of the following examples illustrates a reckless behavior?

• Checking both sides before crossing the street

• Leaving a cord on the ground where someone could trip over it

• Wearing a helmet while riding a bicycle

• Following traffic rules while driving

What does the word "assumed" mean?

• To know something with proof

• To believe something without proof

• To guess something incorrectly

• To confirm something with evidence

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

• He assumed his keys were in the car, so he didn't check his pockets.

• She confirmed her appointment with a phone call.

• They knew they were going to win the game because they practiced a lot.

• The teacher provided proof for the math theorem.