Vocabulary7 List A-week 8

What is the meaning of the word "competent"?

• Lacking skill

• Having the necessary ability or skills

• Unimportant

• Unsuccessful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following sentences uses the word "futile" correctly?

• The athlete's futile efforts led to a gold medal.

• The futile attempt to fix the broken vase was successful.

• Despite his hard work, his attempts were futile and led to no results.

• The futile machine worked perfectly.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "retain" mean?

• To lose something

• To keep possession of something

• To forget something

• To destroy something

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

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

• She felt remorse after helping her friend.

• He showed no remorse for his actions.

• The remorse was a joyful experience.

• Remorse is a type of celebration.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of "predicament"?

• A simple task

• A difficult or unpleasant situation

• A type of food

• A joyful event

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

• Even though Sarah was a very (a)   swimmer, she was nervous about the upcoming competition.

• Jake tried to fix the broken toy, but his efforts were (a)   because it was too damaged.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

• The teacher told the students to (a)   what they learned for the upcoming test.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

• After accidentally breaking his friend’s favorite game, Alex felt a lot of (a)   and apologized.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

1. Emily was in a difficult (a)   when she forgot her project at home on the day it was due.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6