Downriver List 4 Words in Context
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English
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During a class discussion, Samuel seemed preoccupied. What does "preoccupied" mean?
Lost in thought or to be busy
Extremely important
Acting in an unusual way
To think negatively
Tags
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.RL.8.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During the school play, Aria was feeling quite subdued after her performance. What does "subdued" mean in this context?
To be worried
To be under control, calmed down
A temporary escape
Being beyond what is normal
Tags
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.8.4B
CCSS.RL.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Maya was fretting about her upcoming exams that she didn't study for. What does "fretting" mean?
To think negatively
To make a situation less tense
To be worried
Having the ability to reason
Tags
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.8.4B
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
John always expects the worst outcome in every situation. What is the definition of "pessimistic"?
To think negatively
Extremely important
Acting in an unusual way
Being beyond what is normal
Tags
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.RL.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During the camping trip, Tim was commended for his rational idea to bring extra snacks and water instead of his Nintendo switch. What does "rational" imply?
Having the ability to reason
A temporary escape
To be worried
To be under control
Tags
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During a magic show, Abigail witnessed an act that was so extraordinary, it seemed beyond what is normal. What is the meaning of "uncanny"?
Being beyond what is normal
To make a situation less tense
Extremely important
Lost in thought
Tags
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.RL.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Evelyn noticed a heated argument between two classmates. She tried to defuse the situation by telling a joke. What does "defused" mean in this context?
To make a situation less tense or uncomfortable
Acting in an unusual way
To be worried
To think negatively
Tags
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.8.5A
CCSS.RL.8.4
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