Vocabulary 8 Quiz

What does "derive" mean in the context of the sentence: "We derive plastics from oil"?

• to recognize.

• to get.

• to want.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "diversity" mean in the context of the sentence: "There’s a great diversity of breakfast cereals at the supermarket"?

• sameness.

• need.

• variety.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "moderate" mean in the context of the sentence: "The trail was neither flat nor extremely steep—it was moderate, suitable for the average hiker"?

• modern.

• average.

• difficult.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "supplement" mean in the context of the sentence: "The athlete took vitamins to supplement his diet"?

• to replace.

• to add to.

• to reduce.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "surpass" mean in the context of the sentence: "Her performance surpassed all expectations"?

• to fall short.

• to exceed.

• to match.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "verify" mean in the context of the sentence: "The scientist needed to verify the results of the experiment"?

• to ignore.

• to confirm.

• to question.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

What does "derive" mean in the context of the sentence: "Sarah derived pleasure from visiting and reading to old people after school"?

• to recognize.

• to get.

• to want.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "inhibit" mean in the context of the sentence: "Many people believe exercise makes one eat more, but I find that exercise inhibits my urge to snack"?

• to hold back.

• to get into the habit.

• to satisfy.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the word "tentative" mean?

• Clear

• Uncertain

• Early

• Final

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word "verify" mean?

• To predict

• To deny

• To make sure

• To ignore

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.4C