Week 11 Vocabulary Practice

What is the definition of the word "epoch"?

• A long period of time marked by a particular characteristic or event

• A short, intense burst of activity

• A small excerpt from a larger work

• A painful experience

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which sentence correctly uses the word "exceptional"?

• The excerpt from the book was exceptional in its brevity.

• The exceptional athlete broke several world records.

• The epoch was exceptional in its length.

• The pain was exceptional and unbearable.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word "excerpt" mean?

• A painful experience

• A short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing

• A long period of time

• An example of something

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

Choose the sentence that uses "excruciating" correctly.

• The excruciating detail in the painting was remarkable.

• The excruciating pain made it hard to concentrate.

• The excruciating excerpt was too long to read.

• The excruciating epoch lasted for centuries.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.6

What is the meaning of "exemplify"?

• To illustrate or clarify by giving an example

• To extract a small part from a larger whole

• To endure a painful experience

• To mark the beginning of a new era

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which of the following sentences uses "epoch" correctly?

• The epoch of dinosaurs ended millions of years ago.

• The epoch was a short excerpt from the novel.

• The epoch was an exceptional athlete.

• The epoch was excruciatingly painful.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

Identify the sentence that uses "excerpt" correctly.

• The excerpt was an epoch of great change.

• The excerpt from the speech was played on the news.

• The excerpt was an exceptional athlete.

• The excerpt was excruciatingly painful.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "exceptional" mean in the context of a student's performance?

• Average or typical

• Outstanding or above average

• Painful or difficult

• Brief or concise

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

Which sentence correctly uses "exemplify"?

• The teacher asked the student to exemplify the concept with a real-world example.

• The teacher asked the student to exemplify the pain.

• The teacher asked the student to exemplify the epoch.

• The teacher asked the student to exemplify the excerpt.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the best definition of "excruciating"?

• Extremely painful or intense

• Very brief or short

• Exceptionally good

• A long period of time

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4