Short Story Vocabulary Quiz 2024

The news of the storm's destruction painted a grim picture of the town's future.

What does the underlined word mean in this sentence?

• Depressing

• Happy

• Contempt

• Logical

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4A

The ceremony was a solemn occasion, filled with reflection and respect for those who had served.

What does the underlined word mean in the sentence?

• illogical

• serious

• happy

• lighthearted

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

Match the following words with what they belong to:

• I am always looking disheveled.

• deprive

• I don't think rationally about things.

• raucous

• I am always helping you get better.

• convalescent

• I am always taking things away from you.

• illogical

• I am always loud.

• shamble

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.6

Which word goes with the word nervous?

• rattle

• shamble

• illogical

• contempt

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4A

I presume you have already completed the assignment since it was due yesterday.

What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence?

• The person is thinking they are correct, but not sure.

• The person knows they are correct, but are checking.

• The person thinks they are wrong and want to make sure.

• The person is being sarcastic and wants to call the other person out on it.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4A

If a student was yelling at a teacher and calling them bad names, you would call them?

• solemn

• polite

• deprived

• insolent

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

The audience was incredulous at the magician's astonishing trick.

What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence?

• The audience was amazed at the trick knowing they would see crazy things.

• The audience was happy that the magician performed the trick they were waiting for.

• The audience was shocked and surprised by the trick and couldn't believe it happened.

• The audience were bored with the trick thinking the magician could do better.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is an example and non-example of the word contempt?

Groups:

(a) Example

,

(b) Non-example

• When the audience applauds for someone receiving an award.

• When someone makes disrespectful comments to a teacher.

• When someone disregards the rules.

• When someone admires a teacher.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Her initial reaction to the news was one of surprise, but she quickly composed herself.

What is the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence?

• when someone uses their first letters of their name

• when someone is signing a document

• the first thought or beginning of the process.

• the ending of what was to be known.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

Please initial each page of the contract to confirm that you have read and understood the terms.

What does the underlined word mean in this sentence?

• the start or beginning of the process

• the act of signing official documents

• the end of what was known

• When someone doesn't know the rules.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4B