Grade 8 Vocabulary Building Quiz

Which word best fits the following sentence: "The diplomat's efforts to ______ the tensions between the two countries were successful."

• belated

• appease

• delve

• regale

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the word that means "to give or bestow something, especially information or knowledge."

• cite

• impart

• mediate

• taint

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which word would you use to describe a situation that is disastrous or catastrophic?

• calamitous

• conventional

• gallantry

• shiftless

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In a narrative essay, describe a scenario where a character uses a decoy to achieve their goal. Explain the planning and reasoning behind the use of the decoy.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Which word best describes someone who is overly controlling or domineering?

• outlandish

• overbearing

• judicious

• pert

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the following scenario: A character in a story is described as "shiftless." Discuss how this trait affects their interactions with other characters and the overall plot development.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Which word means "to investigate or research deeply into a subject"?

• delve

• cite

• milieu

• quirk

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In a persuasive essay, argue whether being "judicious" is an essential quality for a leader. Use examples and reasoning to support your argument.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Which word best fits the following sentence: "The knight's ______ in battle earned him great respect and admiration."

• milieu

• gallantry

• quirk

• decoy

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the effectiveness of using an "outlandish" character in a story to highlight societal norms. Discuss how this character's traits contrast with conventional behaviors and the impact on the narrative.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking