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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using the dictionary, find the second definition of the word “devote”.
having strong loyalty
to set apart for a special use
to center the attention or activies of
dedicated to
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using the dictionary, write the first definition of the word “sanguine”.
optimistic
reddish
flushed
happy
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using the dictionary, write the third definition of the word “incompetent”.
lacking the qualities necessary
not legally qualified
inadequate to or unsuitable for a purpose
8th grade students
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.5.10
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the third definition of the word "saturation"?
an overwhelming concentration of military forces or firepower
the state of being saturated
freedom from state dilution from water
steeped in moisture
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CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The main difference between a dictionary and a thesaurus is:
There is no difference
The dictionary tells me the part of speech but the thesaurus uses the word in a sentence
The dictionary gives me the word's definition and the thesaurus gives me synonyms for that word
Dictionaries are more expencsive
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Lisa lives in a pastoral setting.
Using the definition and synonyms of pastoral in the dictionary, you know that Lisa lives in a ____________ setting.
colorful
city
frightening
country
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
CCSS.L.3.4D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Look up the word notch. There are multiple entries for the word. According to your dictionary, notch can be which two parts of speech?
a noun and a verb
a noun and an adjective
a verb and an adjective
an adverb and an exclamation
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
CCSS.L.3.4D
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