Vocabulary Quiz: Grade 9

What is the meaning of the word "admonish"?

• To praise

• To warn or reprimand

• To ignore

• To celebrate

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which word best fits the following sentence: "The ___________ was caught by the police after a long chase"?

• Breach

• Brigand

• Debris

• Dilemma

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does the word "breach" mean?

• A gap or break

• A type of bird

• A celebration

• A warning

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which word best fits the following sentence: "The police had to ___________ the vehicle to chase the suspect"?

• Diffuse

• Commandeer

• Admonish

• Circumspect

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the meaning of the word "circumspect"?

• Careful and cautious

• Reckless

• Heavy and slow

• Broken

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which word best fits the following sentence: "The ___________ nature of the task made it difficult to complete on time"?

• Cumbersome

• Breach

• Debris

• Brigand

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does the word "dilemma" mean?

• A difficult situation or problem

• A type of fruit

• A warning

• A celebration

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which word best fits the following sentence: "The ___________ from the explosion was scattered all over the street"?

• Debris

• Dilemma

• Admonish

• Commandeer

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the meaning of the word "diffuse"?

• To spread out

• To gather

• To warn

• To break

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which word best fits the following sentence: "The teacher had to ___________ the students for their disruptive behavior"?

• Commandeer

• Admonish

• Diffuse

• Circumspect

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept