May Academic Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'alternative'?

• The same thing or course of action

• A different thing or course of action

• A similar thing or course of action

• An identical thing or course of action

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of the verb 'apply'?

• To remove something from your environment

• To put to use, especially for a particular purpose

• To ignore something because it will not hekp the situation

• To create something new

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the meaning of the word 'appropriate'?

• Inadequate for the purpose; not enough

• Adequate for the purpose; enough

• Irrelevant to the purpose; unnecessary

• Excessive for the purpose; too much

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does the verb "categorize" mean?

• To destroy something into many pieces

• To arrange in categories or classes

• To create something new and exciting

• To ignore something to the pount where it doesn't seem to exist

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the meaning of the verb 'compensate'?

• To pay for something

• To take something away

• To ignore something

• To create something

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of the word "criteria"?

• A) A rule for evaluating or testing something

• B) A type of measurement

• C) A method of communication, verbal or non-verbal

• D) A form of entertainment, especially in the fine arts

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does the word "modify" mean?

• To create something new and thrilling

• To change the form or qualities of something

• To destroy something with all your might

• To copy something exactly and take credit

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does the word 'negate' mean?

• To confirm the existence, evidence, or truth of

• To deny the existence, evidence, or truth of

• To support the existence, evidence, or truth of

• To ignore the existence, evidence, or truth of

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What part of speech is the word "sufficient"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

What does the word "sufficient" mean?

• Not enough

• Suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, or occasion

• Excessive

• Unnecessary

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F