Vocabulary Quiz Set A

What does the word "biennial" mean?

• Related to plants

• Happening at night

• Taking place every other year

• Occurring twice a year

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

What is the meaning of the word "eerie"?

• Strange and frightening

• Extremely loud

• Very exciting

• Highly effective

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word refers to a tiny, biting fly?

• Gnat

• Moth

• Beetle

• Ant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does "heir" mean?

• A type of chair

• A person inheriting and continuing the legacy of a predecessor

• A person who hears well

• A person who is hired to do a job

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

What is a "heirloom"?

• A type of vegetable

• A valuable object that has belonged to the family for generations

• A traditional song

• A piece of clothing worn by ancestors

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word "heroism" mean?

• The act of being a hero

• Great bravery

• A story about a hero

• A monument to a hero

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

What does "hoarse" describe?

• A type of horse

• A rough and harsh sounding voice

• A person who is often angry

• A coarse texture

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does "irrelevant" mean?

• Impossible to understand

• Not related to or applicable to the issue

• Irresponsible behavior

• Not reverent or respectful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

What does "naive" mean?

• Having a lot of experience

• Lacking experience, innocent

• Being native to a place

• Being skilled in crafts

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is the role of a "referee"?

• A person who repairs things

• A person who writes references

• A person who officiates a game or sport

• A person who refers people for jobs

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A