practice for wk 1 quiz - 12th

What part of speech is 'bereft'?

• Verb
• Noun
• Adjective
• Adverb

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CCSS.L.3.1A

In which context would the word 'augmented' be most appropriately used?

• The artist augmented her painting with vibrant colors.
• He felt bereft after losing his job.
• The opulent mansion was filled with treasures.
• The soldier showed fortitude during the battle.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which sentence best illustrates the meaning of 'fortitude'?

• The fortitude of the river was calming.
• She displayed fortitude by standing up for her beliefs.
• The fortitude of the building was impressive.
• He felt fortitude after a long day at work.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'adulterate'?

• To enhance the quality of something
• To corrupt or make worse by adding something of lesser value
• To purify or cleanse
• To create a new version of something

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following sentences uses 'gibe' correctly?

• He felt gibe after the long meeting.
• He decided to gibe his friend with compliments.
• She couldn't help but gibe at his foolishness.
• They gibe together at the concert.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does 'opulent' imply about a person's lifestyle?

• They are always in debt.
• They are wealthy and enjoy luxurious living.
• They live in a modest and simple manner.
• They prefer to live in a communal setting.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

How would one act 'warily'?

• In a carefree manner
• With reckless abandon
• With great enthusiasm
• Cautiously and with great care

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following best describes the term 'insidious'?

• Harmless and friendly
• Intended to deceive or entrap; sly and treacherous
• Open and honest
• Easily recognizable

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does 'guise' refer to in a social context?

• A type of clothing
• A form of communication
• An external appearance, cover, or mask
• A person's true identity

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does 'dour' suggest about a person's demeanor?

• They are cheerful and friendly.
• They are playful and lighthearted.
• They are stern, unyielding, gloomy, or ill-humored.
• They are indifferent and apathetic.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4