Using Precise Vocabulary

Using Precise Vocabulary

9th - 12th Grade

8 Qs

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Using Precise Vocabulary

Using Precise Vocabulary

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Heather Anderson

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

I hate arguments that are so untrue and confusing.

baseless

unnerving

up-to-date

timeless

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

It’s silly to think that we may be on high alert that day.

excellent

great

redundant

ridiculous

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

That was a good movie that changed my life forever.

trustworthy

compelling

baseless

ok

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The good fans cheered the winning team.

compelling

few

crazy

loyal

5.

DROPDOWN QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The rude little rich girl thought it was fun to ​ (a)   at the poor children at her school.

scoff
tantalize
urbane
volatile
wanton
loquacious
ornate
microcosm
arid
compatible

6.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Transform this bland sentence into a more vivid and descriptive one:

Bland: "The old man walked down the street."

Task: Rewrite the sentence using specific verbs, adjectives, and sensory details to paint a clearer picture of the scene.

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7.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Improve this vague sentence by incorporating domain-specific vocabulary: Bland: "The scientist did an experiment about plants." Task: Rewrite the sentence using scientific terms and more specific language to accurately describe the experiment and its purpose.

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8.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Elevate this simple sentence by using more sophisticated language and sentence structure: Bland: "The student was happy about getting a good grade." Task: Rewrite the sentence using higher-level vocabulary and a more complex sentence structure to convey the student's emotions and the significance of the achievement.

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