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Word Meaning Analysis Quiz

Authored by Jeremie Nichols

English

8th Grade

CCSS covered

Word Meaning Analysis Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word "brevity" mean?

Lengthiness

Conciseness

Complexity

Verbosity

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4C

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word describes a state of being merciful or lenient?

Frivolous

Clemency

Heist

Torpor

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word "frivolous" mean?

Serious

Important

Silly

Heavy

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word refers to a robbery or theft?

Lampoon

Heist

Respite

Reproach

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word "lampoon" mean?

Praise

Criticize

Satirize

Ignore

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4C

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word describes someone who is habitually complaining?

Querulous

Unscathed

Brevity

Clemency

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word "reproach" mean?

Praise

Blame

Ignore

Support

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.8.4B

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