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12th Grade
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1.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The young songwriter was upset by the (a) of the audience members.
Answer explanation
Animadversion (noun): A comment that indicates harsh criticism or disapproval. (Ex. If a member of the audience screamed "The song you wrote stinks!" they would have yelled an animadversion).
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
2.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The passengers of the shipwreck became ill after drinking (a) water.
Answer explanation
Brackish (adjective): Refers to murky, cloudy, or dirty water with an unpleasant salty taste. (Ex. Ocean water is considered brackish because of its salty and gritty nature).
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.L.11-12.6
3.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The detective used (a) methods to try and get the suspect to confess.
Answer explanation
Devious (adjective): Describes an act that is committed in a sly, shifty, or underhanded way (Ex. The spy used devious methods, like wearing a disguise, to steal the painting).
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4
CCSS.L.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
4.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Asking someone about their favorite music and movies is a popular (a) on a first date.
Answer explanation
Gambit (noun): Used to describe an opening move or act in a situation. (Ex. A player's first move in a game of chess is known as an "opening gambit").
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4
CCSS.L.11-12.5
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.11-12.3
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
5.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
His grandmother often told stories about the (a) days of her childhood, when life was carefree and full of fun.
Answer explanation
Halcyon (noun): a word relating to the mythical Greek bird that is used to describe something as calm, peaceful, and happy (Ex. Childhood is often referred to as a halcyon period in our lives because of its generally happy, peaceful, and carefree nature).
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4
CCSS.L.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.L.11-12.3
6.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
During the investigation, the chief discovered an (a) device, which is believed to have caused the fire.
Answer explanation
Incendiary (adjective): describes something designed to intentionally cause a fire. NOTE: The word can also be used to describe someone or something that sparks a rebellion.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4
CCSS.L.11-12.5
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.1
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
7.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Many innocent people were injured during the violent (a) of that World War II battle.
Answer explanation
Maelstrom (noun): a situation that resembles a whirlpool of violence and destruction.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
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