Vocabulary Quiz: A Retrieved Reformation

What does the word 'virtuous' mean?

• Having high moral standards and being good, honest, and ethical

• Being wealthy and powerful

• Having a lot of knowledge

• Being physically strong.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Fill in the blank: A person who is _______ is known for having high moral standards and being good, honest, and ethical.

• virtuous

• wealthy

• knowledgeable

• strong

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is an example of something that is 'compulsory'?

• Attending a friend's party

• Doing homework

• Watching TV

• Playing video games

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CCSS.L.8.4A

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The meeting is ________, so everyone must attend.

• voluntary

• compulsory

• optional

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

Fill in the blank: To _______ is to record a series of events in a factual and detailed way.

• sing

• dance

• chronicle

• paint

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the word 'balk' mean in the sentence 'She balked at the idea of moving to a new city without having a job lined up'?

• Embrace

• Hesitate

• Celebrate

• Ignore

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the sentence 'She balked at the idea of moving to a new city without having a job lined up', what is the best synonym for 'balk'?

• Accept

• Refuse

• Consider

• Plan

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

Fill in the blank with the correct word: She balked at the idea of moving to a new city without having a job ______.

• secured

• lined up

• offered

• rejected

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following best describes the action of 'balking'?

• Agreeing

• Hesitating

• Celebrating

• Ignoring

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the correct option: The sentence 'She balked at the idea of moving to a new city without having a job lined up' suggests she is: A) eager B) hesitant C) excited D) indifferent.

• A) eager

• B) hesitant

• C) excited

• D) indifferent

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.4