Vocabulary Mastery Quiz for Grade 9

What is the definition of the word "accelerate"?

• To slow down

• To speed up

• To remain constant

• To stop

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which sentence correctly uses the word "dally"?

• She decided to dally her homework and finished it quickly.

• He would often dally on his way to school, stopping to chat with friends.

• The car began to dally as it approached the red light.

• The athlete dallyed to win the race.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is a synonym for "epigram"?

• Essay

• Poem

• Quip

• Novel

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is an antonym for "inept"?

• Clumsy

• Skillful

• Awkward

• Incompetent

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word has a similar connotation to "pessimistic"?

• Hopeful

• Cheerful

• Gloomy

• Optimistic

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of the word "dally"?

• To hurry

• To waste time

• To work hard

• To focus

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which sentence correctly uses the word "inept"?

• The inept chef prepared a delicious meal.

• His inept handling of the situation made things worse.

• She was inept at solving complex math problems.

• The inept artist created a masterpiece.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a synonym for "accelerate"?

• Decelerate

• Hasten

• Delay

• Pause

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is an antonym for "pessimistic"?

• Negative

• Downbeat

• Optimistic

• Cynical

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word has a similar connotation to "inept"?

• Competent

• Capable

• Unskilled

• Proficient

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4