9th Grade Vocabulary - Lesson 1

During a school assembly, Harper was asked to explain how we should 'commemorate' important historical events. What does 'commemorate' mean?

• To forget

• To recall and show respect for

• To ignore

• To dishonor

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

During a school assembly, the principal asked the students to suggest ways to 'commemorate' the school's founding day. Which of the following is a synonym for 'commemorate'?

• Forget

• Ignore

• Pay tribute

• Dishonor

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

During a critical meeting, Zoe described the situation as 'dire'. What is a synonym for 'dire'?

• Trivial

• Serious

• Unimportant

• Minor

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

During a class discussion, Mason asked, 'Which word is associated with living forever?'

• Eulogy

• Immortality

• Dire

• Epitaph

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Avery was reading a book about ancient myths and legends. She came across a story about a hero who was granted 'immortality'. What is an antonym for 'immortality'?

• Death

• Life

• Eternity

• Forever

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

During a biology class, Daniel asked, 'What is the definition of 'Longevity'?'

• Short lifespan

• Long duration of life

• Quickness

• Weakness

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Anika observed a lion in the wild. Which of the following is a synonym for 'Predator'?

• Prey

• Hunter

• Victim

• Herbivore

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

During a survival skills class, Aria asked, 'What is the term for a means of support or nourishment in the wild?'

• Longevity

• Predator

• Sustenance

• Vital

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

During a school trip to the zoo, Evelyn asked, 'Which of the following best describes a 'Predator'?'

• An animal that is hunted

• An animal that hunts others

• A plant eater

• A scavenger

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

During a field trip, Avery and James visited a site where they observed large machines extracting materials from the ground. What is the definition of 'Quarry'?

• A place where stones are extracted

• an animal pursued by a hunter

• A predator

• A type of fish

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CCSS.L.5.5C