Vocabulary Quiz- Grade 8

What might make an action “audacious”?

• It is careful and cautious

• It is bold and possibly risky

• It involves detailed planning

• It is common and predictable

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If someone is “devoid” of confidence, what is likely true?

• They have an excess of confidence

• They are completely lacking in confidence

• They feel moderately confident

• They show confidence only in certain situations

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which of the following would most likely be considered an “elite” group?

• A group of skilled professionals with specialized knowledge

• A large group of people with no particular skills

• A casual gathering of friends

• An audience attending a concert

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

To “grapple” with a difficult decision means to:

• Avoid it entirely

• Face and struggle with it thoughtfully

• Ignore the problem at hand

• Complete it easily without much thought

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

How might a serious injury “incapacitate” an athlete?

• It might improve their ability

• It might completely prevent them from performing

• It would have no impact on their career

• It would only make them slightly stronger

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What would it mean to “instigate” a heated argument?

• To participate in it calmly

• To provoke or start the argument

• To try to end it peacefully

• To observe it without contributing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If a species has great “longevity,” what is true about it?

• It has a short lifespan

• It lives only in water

• It typically lives a long life

• It often struggles to survive

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following best describes a “myriad” of options?

• A single choice

• A small group of possibilities

• A vast number of options to choose from

• A pair of identical options

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

How does someone’s “perspective” influence their views?

• It has no effect on their opinions

• It shapes how they see and interpret situations

• It determines their physical appearance

• It only matters in social settings

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CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

What might “perturb” a person before a big event?

• Encourage them to stay calm

• Give them reassurance

• Disturb or unsettle them

• Make them feel focused

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4