The Outsiders Practice Vocab Quiz (Chapters 1-7)

Which word means "unable to be understood or comprehended"?

• Bleak

• Unfathomable

• Gallant

• Incredulous

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the word that means "having or showing wise understanding."

• Sagely

• Aloofness

• Bewilderment

• Detached

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which 2 sentences demonstrate the correct use of the word "imploringly"?

• The child imploringly asked for another cookie.

• The teacher spoke imploringly about the importance of punctuality.

• The athlete ran imploringly around the track.

• The politician made an imploringly statement against corruption.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the difference between "incredulous" and "detached"?

• Incredulous means being emotionally distant, while detached means being physically separated.

• Incredulous means being skeptical or unwilling to believe, while detached means being indifferent or emotionally withdrawn.

• Incredulous means being emotionally involved, while detached means being indifferent.

• Incredulous means being physically close, while detached means being emotionally withdrawn.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

"Despite the unfathomable depths of the ocean, marine biologists doggedly continue their research."

Based on the context, what does "doggedly" likely mean?

• Carelessly

• Persistently

• Reluctantly

• Angrily

"The bleak weather forecast seemed like a premonition about their upcoming hiking trip."

Based on the context, What does "premonition" most likely mean?

• Fear

• Excitement

• Forgetfulness

• Foreboding

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

The soldier's _____ actions during the battle earned him the respect of his comrades.

• Unceasing

• Gallant

• Bewildering

• Conviction

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

Despite their _____ efforts, the protesters were met with _____ from the government, which remained detached from their demands.

• Imploring/Incredulous

• Dogged/Aloofness

• Gallant/Unfathomable

• Unceasing/Detachment

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4