Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "scantlings" mean?

• A large piece of plastic

• A small piece of lumber of small cross section

• A type of metal

• A type of fabric

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the definition of "foresight"?

• The ability to forget the past

• Predicting what will happen or be needed in the future

• The ability to see in the dark

• The ability to read minds

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does "sagacity" refer to?

• The quality of being foolish

• The quality of being good judgment

• The quality of being humorous

• The quality of being angry

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is "derision"?

• A form of praise

• A form of mockery

• A type of dance

• A type of music

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does "audacity" mean?

• A willingness to take bold risks (usually bad)

• A tendency to be shy

• A preference for quiet activities

• A fear of heights

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "reposed" mean?

• To be active and moving

• To be lying, situated, or kept in a particular place

• To be running

• To be jumping

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "distinctness"?

• The quality of being similar

• The quality of being individual or easily distinguishable

• The quality of being hidden

• The quality of being loud

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

What does "acuteness" refer to?

• The quality of being very dull

• The quality of being very good, accurate, or severe

• The quality of being very slow

• The quality of being very weak

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is "concealment"?

• The action of revealing something

• The action of hiding something or preventing it from being known

• The action of displaying something

• The action of destroying something

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "hearkening" mean?

• The act of ignoring

• The act of listening

• The act of speaking

• The act of writing

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E