Vocabulary Quiz: Words in Context

What is the definition of the word "agenda"?

• A medicine used to counteract a poison

• A list or plan of things to be done or considered

• Lack of interest or concern

• A form of communication aimed at influencing the attitude of a community

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which sentence correctly uses the word "antidote"?

• The antidote for boredom is finding a new hobby.

• The antidote was a list of tasks to complete.

• The antidote was a lack of interest in the subject.

• The antidote was a form of communication.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does "apathy" mean?

• Extreme enthusiasm

• Lack of interest or concern

• A strong desire to achieve something

• A plan of action

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the sentence that uses "bland" correctly.

• The movie was so bland that I couldn't stop laughing.

• The soup was bland and needed more spices.

• The speech was bland and full of excitement.

• The book was bland and full of thrilling adventures.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is "propaganda"?

• A medicine used to counteract a poison

• A form of communication aimed at influencing the attitude of a community

• A lack of interest or concern

• A list or plan of things to be done

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which sentence uses "prospects" correctly?

• The prospects of rain made us cancel the picnic.

• The prospects were a type of medicine.

• The prospects were a lack of interest in the event.

• The prospects were a list of tasks to complete.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does "radical" mean?

• Traditional and conservative

• Favoring extreme changes or reforms

• Lacking interest or concern

• A mild and gentle approach

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the sentence that uses "reinforce" correctly.

• The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.

• The teacher used examples to confuse the lesson.

• The teacher used examples to ignore the lesson.

• The teacher used examples to weaken the lesson.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of "relevant"?

• Not related to the topic

• Closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand

• Outdated and old-fashioned

• Unimportant and trivial

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which sentence uses "ruthless" correctly?

• The ruthless storm caused no damage at all.

• The ruthless leader showed no mercy to his opponents.

• The ruthless kitten was very gentle and playful.

• The ruthless weather was calm and sunny.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F