Vocabulary in Context Quiz

Which sentence correctly uses the word "pallor"?

• The pallor of the cake was delicious and sweet.

• Her pallor was pale, suggesting she might be feeling unwell.

• The pallor of the music was loud and energetic.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

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

• The poppet of the car was shiny and new.

• She gave her daughter a small poppet to play with.

• The poppet of the story was thrilling and suspenseful.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Select the sentence that uses "ameliorate" correctly.

• The new rule was made to ameliorate the situation for everyone.

• He ameliorated the cake with extra frosting.

• The ameliorate of the weather was unexpected.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the word "crone."

• The crone of the mountain was steep and rocky.

• The old crone told stories to the children in the village.

• The crone of the book was its exciting ending.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which sentence correctly uses the word "wily"?

• The wily fox cleverly avoided the traps.

• The wily of the storm was calm and peaceful.

• Her wily was evident in her gentle voice.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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

• The flailing of the music was soft and soothing.

• The child was flailing his arms in excitement.

• The flailing of the cake was its rich flavor.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.6

Select the sentence that uses "daft" correctly.

• The daft of the river was calm and serene.

• His daft plan to build a treehouse without nails was amusing.

• The daft of the painting was its bright colors.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the word "indignant."

• She felt indignant when she was wrongly accused.

• He was indignant after receiving a gift.

• The indignant of the weather was surprising.

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CCSS.L.11-12.1

CCSS.L.11-12.4

Which sentence correctly uses the word "pallor"?

• The pallor of the room was bright and cheerful.

• His pallor was a sign he might be sick.

• The pallor of the music was lively and upbeat.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3

CCSS.L.11-12.4

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

• The wily of the cake was its sweet taste.

• Her wily tactics helped her solve the puzzle.

• The wily of the book was its complex plot.

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CCSS.L.11-12.1

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4