Vocabulary Quiz

Abigail and Henry are having a playful debate. Abigail says the word "undeleterious" means (a)   . Can you help them out by choosing the correct meaning?

• Harmful or damaging
• Not harmful or damaging
• Extremely dangerous
• Slightly harmful

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4C

Match the following terms with their meanings.

• Familial animosity

• Hatred for family

• Philoprogenetiveness

• A dislike for children

• Neutrality towards progeny

• Indifference towards offspring

• Misopedia

• A love for children or offspring

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

During a lazy afternoon, Kai and Arjun were discussing words. "Lackadaisical" describes someone who is (a)   .

• Full of energy and enthusiasm
• Showing a lack of enthusiasm or int
• Highly motivated and active
• Extremely focused and attentive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

During a lively classroom discussion, Avery asked, "What does the word 'diatribe' mean?" Can you help Avery find the right answer?

• A friendly conversation

• A bitter and abusive speech

• A humorous story

• A formal debate

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4C

Scarlett and Zoe are on a thrilling adventure! "Reconnoitre" means (a)   in their quest.

• To build a shelter
• To examine an area of land to gathe
• To plant crops
• To negotiate a treaty

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RL.8.4

Grace and Zoe are curious about history. Can you help them figure out who the "yeomanry" were?

• A group of knights

• A class of small landowners, especially in England, who were formerly considered to be the backbone of the country

• A band of traveling musicians

• A council of village elders

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

Elijah and Henry are playing a game. Elijah asks, "What does (a)   mean?"

• Separated by a river

• Sharing a common border; touching

• Located on different continents

• Divided by a mountain range

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

During a sleepy afternoon class, Rohan asked, "What does the word 'somnolent' mean?" (a)  

• Energetic and lively

• Sleepy; drowsy

• Angry and upset

• Excited and thrilled

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

Grace and Nora are exploring the woods. Can you help them find out what "sylvan" means? (a)  

• Related to or resembling a forest;

• Urban and modern

• Desert-like and barren

• Mountainous and rocky

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RL.8.4

Match the following descriptions with the correct term.

• Craftsman

• A rustic or unsophisticated person

• Chawbacon

• A wealthy aristocrat: noble

• Noble

• A sophisticated city dweller:

  urbanite

• Urbanite

• A skilled artisan: craftsman

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C