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Vocabulary Challenge for Grade 10

Authored by Valerie Jamieson

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10th Grade

CCSS covered

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Vocabulary Challenge for Grade 10
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the word "curmudgeon"?

A person who is very generous

A bad-tempered or surly person

A person who travels frequently

A person who is extremely optimistic

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes a "sojourn"?

A long-term residence

A temporary stay

A permanent relocation

A journey with no return

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "gregarious" mean?

Preferring solitude

Fond of company; sociable

Extremely shy

Hostile towards others

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the word "augment"?

To decrease in size

To remain unchanged

To make larger or increase

To divide into parts

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes something that is "insidious"?

Harmless and benign

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects

Obvious and straightforward

Beneficial and helpful

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "engender" mean?

To destroy or eliminate

To cause or give rise to

To hide or conceal

To misunderstand

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a "nuance"?

A large difference

A subtle or slight difference

A complete similarity

A major change

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

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