Vocabulary Quiz: The Tell-Tale Heart

In the sentence, "His acute sense of hearing allowed him to hear the faintest of sounds," what does the word "acute" mean?

• Dull

• Sharp

• Slow

• Weak

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word "vexed" mean in the context of the sentence, "He was vexed by the constant noise outside his window"?

• Delighted

• Annoyed

• Ignored

• Comforted

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the sentence, "Her sagacity was evident in the way she solved the complex problem," what does "sagacity" refer to?

• Foolishness

• Wisdom

• Laziness

• Anger

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does "refrained" mean in the sentence, "He refrained from speaking out of turn during the meeting"?

• Encouraged

• Stopped

• Shouted

• Laughed

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the context of the sentence, "She was wary of strangers offering help," what does "wary" mean?

• Trusting

• Cautious

• Friendly

• Unconcerned

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "suavity" mean in the sentence, "His suavity made him popular at social gatherings"?

• Clumsiness

• Charm

• Rudeness

• Silence

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the sentence, "Her audacity to speak up surprised everyone," what does "audacity" mean?

• Timidity

• Boldness

• Silence

• Fear

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "vehemently" mean in the context of the sentence, "He vehemently denied the accusations against him"?

• Gently

• Softly

• Passionately

• Indifferently

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In the sentence, "His gesticulations were wild as he tried to explain the situation," what does "gesticulations" refer to?

• Words

• Gestures

• Thoughts

• Silence

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "derision" mean in the sentence, "Their laughter was filled with derision as they mocked his mistake"?

• Praise

• Respect

• Ridicule

• Silence

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4