Vocabulary Quiz for Eighth Graders

What is the definition of "promenade"?

• A state of extreme happiness

• A walkway in a public place

• A type of dance

• A feeling of intense anger

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "paranoid."

• She was paranoid about leaving her house unlocked, so she checked the door three times.

• He was paranoid and decided to take a nap.

• The paranoid was a beautiful flower in the garden.

• Paranoid is a type of music genre.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "indignation" mean?

• A feeling of joy and excitement

• A state of confusion

• Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment

• A type of celebration

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Select the sentence that uses "inferior" correctly.

• The inferior was shining brightly in the sky.

• She felt inferior when she compared her work to her classmates'.

• He was inferior and decided to go for a swim.

• Inferior is a type of fruit.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the definition of "summoned"?

• To call upon someone to be present, especially as a defendant or witness in a law court

• To ignore someone completely

• To celebrate a special occasion

• To run away from a situation

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "catatonic."

• The catatonic was a delicious dish served at the restaurant.

• After hearing the shocking news, he sat in a catatonic state, unable to move or speak.

• She was catatonic and decided to go shopping.

• Catatonic is a type of weather condition.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.6

What does "debris" mean?

• A type of musical instrument

• Scattered fragments, typically of something wrecked or destroyed

• A feeling of happiness

• A type of clothing

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.8.6

Select the sentence that uses "gaunt" correctly.

• The gaunt was a new movie released last week.

• After weeks of illness, he appeared gaunt and frail.

• She was gaunt and decided to bake a cake.

• Gaunt is a type of vehicle.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4A

What is the definition of "languish"?

• To thrive and grow rapidly

• To suffer from being in an unpleasant place or situation

• To celebrate a victory

• To run swiftly

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "promenade."

• The promenade was a type of bird found in the forest.

• They decided to walk along the promenade by the beach at sunset.

• She was promenade and decided to read a book.

• Promenade is a type of dessert.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4A