Vocabulary Matching Quiz

Match each word in the left hand column with its correct meaning in the right hand column. Place the letter of the correct meaning in the space provided (1 point each). Disheveled

• A. To gradually put in (an idea or feeling)

• B. Scatter; drive away

• C. Fussy; hard to please

• D. Messy; rumpled

• E. Ability to write or speak gracefully

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

Match each word in the left hand column with its correct meaning in the right hand column. Place the letter of the correct meaning in the space provided (1 point each). Dispel

• A. To gradually put in (an idea or feeling)

• B. Scatter; drive away

• C. Fussy; hard to please

• D. Messy; rumpled

• E. Ability to write or speak gracefully

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

Match each word in the left hand column with its correct meaning in the right hand column. Place the letter of the correct meaning in the space provided (1 point each). Instill

• A. To gradually put in (an idea or feeling)

• B. Scatter; drive away

• C. Fussy; hard to please

• D. Messy; rumpled

• E. Ability to write or speak gracefully

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RL.8.4

Match each word in the left hand column with its correct meaning in the right hand column. Place the letter of the correct meaning in the space provided (1 point each). Eloquence

• A. To gradually put in (an idea or feeling)

• B. Scatter; drive away

• C. Fussy; hard to please

• D. Messy; rumpled

• E. Ability to write or speak gracefully

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

Match each word in the left hand column with its correct meaning in the right hand column. Place the letter of the correct meaning in the space provided (1 point each). Fastidious

• A. To gradually put in (an idea or feeling)

• B. Scatter; drive away

• C. Fussy; hard to please

• D. Messy; rumpled

• E. Ability to write or speak gracefully

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Read through each one of the questions below and choose the best answer. Place the letter of the best answer on the space provided (1 point each). “Jeremy’s incentive for completing his chores is his weekly allowance.” In this sentence, incentive most likely means

• A. Provocation

• B. Motivation

• C. Punishment

• D. Distraction

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

“According to the teacher, the student’s handwriting was absolutely incomprehensible.” In this sentence, a synonym for incomprehensible would be

• Neat

• Messy

• Unintelligible

• Unreadable

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

“The fugitives tried their hardest to outrun the cops, but they were quickly caught.” In this sentence, the word fugitives least likely means

• People running from danger

• Passers-by on the street

• Law-abiding citizens

• Inmates that escaped from prison

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

“After hearing about the captain’s plan, the pirate crew turned mutinous and tossed their captain overboard.” Which word below would be the best antonym for the word mutinous?

• Compliant

• Loyal

• Rebellious

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

“The lawyer’s cajoling closing statement made the jurors rethink their verdict.” The word cajoling most likely means

• Coaxing

• Strict

• Jolly

• Tantalizing

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4