10 Days in a Mad House Vocabulary

What does the word "commence" mean?

• To end

• To start or begin

• To pause

• To cancel

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is a synonym for "impudent"?

• Polite

• Respectful

• Disrespectful

• Shy

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "incredulous" mean?

• Willing to believe

• Not willing to accept something as true

• Easily convinced

• Trustworthy

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is an antonym for "indifferently"?

• Passionately

• Uncaringly

• Disinterestedly

• Casually

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "resolution" mean?

• A problem

• A decision or intention

• A question

• A suggestion

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which of the following is a synonym for "commence"?

• Halt

• Initiate

• Conclude

• Cease

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Fill in the blank: The student was _______ when he heard the unbelievable news.

• Indifferent

• Incredulous

• Impudent

• Resolute

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is an antonym for "impudent"?

• Rude

• Bold

• Respectful

• Disrespectful

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Fill in the blank: She made a _______ to study harder this year.

• Commence

• Indifference

• Resolution

• Impudence

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is a synonym for "incredulous"?

• Skeptical

• Trusting

• Believing

• Certain

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A