Vocabulary and Word Structure Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "blatantly"?

• In a secretive manner

• In an obvious and unashamed manner

• In a confused manner

• In a hesitant manner

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What suffix is used in the word "blatantly"?

• -ous

• -ate

• -ly

• -ance

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

What does the word "precarious" mean?

• Securely held in position

• Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse

• Easily understood

• Clearly defined

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which suffix is found in the word "precarious"?

• -ly

• -ous

• -ate

• -ence

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

What does the word "flux" mean?

• A state of rest

• Continuous change or movement

• A fixed position

• A sudden stop

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of the word "petulance"?

• The quality of being cheerful

• The quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered

• The quality of being patient

• The quality of being generous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which suffix is used in the word "petulance"?

• -ly

• -ous

• -ance

• -ate

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

What does the word "mundane" mean?

• Exciting and thrilling

• Lacking interest or excitement; dull

• Highly unusual

• Extremely complex

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which suffix is found in the word "mundane"?

• -ly

• -ous

• -ane

• -ence

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

What is the meaning of the word "turbulence"?

• Calm and steady movement

• Violent or unsteady movement of air or water, or of some other fluid; conflict

• Predictable flow

• Gentle breeze

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4