English Vocabulary Quiz

What is the term for a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing?

• Anecdote

• Juxtaposition

• Euphemism

• Rhetorical Question

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Which term describes the technique of placing two or more things side by side, often for contrast?

• Euphemism

• Anecdote

• Rhetorical Question

• Juxtaposition

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What is a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person called?

• Rhetorical Question

• Euphemism

• Anecdote

• Juxtaposition

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What is a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer?

• Anecdote

• Euphemism

• Juxtaposition

• Rhetorical Question

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Which verb means to alternate or waver between different opinions or actions?

• Admonish

• Vacillate

• Belittle

• Berate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which verb means to warn or reprimand someone firmly?

• Vacillate

• Synonym

• Admonishe

• Belittle

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Which verb means to scold or criticize someone angrily?

• Vacillate

• Admonishe

• Synonym

• Berate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the term for making someone or something seem less impressive or important?

• Synonym

• Vacillate

• Admonishe

• Belittle

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which of the following is not a rhetorical verb but is still a good English vocabulary word to know?

• Vacillates

• Admonishes

• Synonym

• Belittles

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which are examples of synonyms?

• claim; postulate

• differentiate; equate

• lugubrious; luscious

• affirm; negate

Answer explanation

Synonyms are words that have similar meanings. In this case, 'claim' and 'postulate' are examples of synonyms as they both mean to assert something.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A