Week 9 Vocabulary Quiz

Choose the correct sentence for the word "ajar":

• The book was ajar on the table, waiting to be read.

• She kept her mind ajar to new opportunities.

• The door was left ajar, allowing a draft to come in.

• His emotions were ajar, open to everyone around him.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the correct definition of "ajar":

• Completely open

• Slightly open

• Fully closed

• Broken or stuck

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

Choose the correct sentence for the word "glower":

• He glowered at his phone, unsure of what to do next.

• The sun glowered brightly in the morning sky.

• She glowered angrily at her friend after the argument.

• The teacher glowered with joy when she saw the students' progress.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the correct definition of "glower":

• To smile widely

• To stare angrily or with disapproval

• To look at someone lovingly

• To speak in a low, grumbling voice

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Choose the correct sentence for the word "curt":

• His curt laugh echoed throughout the hall.

• She gave a curt response, indicating she was not happy with the decision.

• The report was curt, filled with unnecessary details.

• The speaker’s voice was curt and soft, barely audible.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the correct definition of "curt":

• Lengthy and polite

• Brief and rude

• Clear and detailed

• Long-winded and polite

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the correct sentence for the word "Amend":

• She decided to amend the broken vase by gluing it back together.

• The teacher amended her notes to correct a mistake.

• He amended the dress by sewing a patch onto it.

• The coach amended the team’s lineup by removing two players.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Choose the correct definition for the word "Amend":

• To repair something physical

• To formally change a document or law

• To decorate or embellish

• To finalize a decision

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Choose the correct sentence for the word "Finesse":

• He finessed the broken engine by tightening a few bolts.

• She used her experience to finesse the stock market but lost all her money.

• The finesse speech left the audience feeling angry and attacked.

• She handled the negotiation with great finesse and secured a favorable outcome.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Choose the correct definition for the word "Finesse":

• A sloppy or careless action

• A firm or unyielding approach

• Delicate skill and tact

• A brute force solution to a problem

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C