Vocabulary Mastery Quiz for Grade 10

Which word best completes the sentence: "The king's __________ nature made him beloved by his subjects, as he always sought to help those in need."

• malevolence

• benevolence

• ferocity

• discord

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the synonym for the word "calamity."

• disaster

• joy

• peace

• growth

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

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

• The audacity of the storm was calming.

• She had the audacity to question the teacher's decision.

• His audacity was a sign of his shyness.

• The audacity of the cake was delicious.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.3

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the antonym of "desolate"?

• barren

• lively

• empty

• bleak

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

Choose the word that best fits the sentence: "The __________ of the lion was evident as it roared across the savannah."

• mirth

• ferocity

• callow

• appease

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word is most similar in meaning to "imperious"?

• humble

• commanding

• weak

• timid

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

In the context of the sentence, what does "ominous" mean? "The dark clouds on the horizon looked ominous, suggesting a storm was approaching."

• promising

• threatening

• cheerful

• bright

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Create a sentence using the word "flourish."

• The artist's career began to flourish after her first gallery show.

• The desert was a flourish of water.

• He was flourish in his silence.

• The flourish of the night was quiet.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.3

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.W.9-10.4

Which word best completes the sentence: "His __________ actions led to a series of unfortunate events."

• imprudent

• potent

• benevolent

• mirthful

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the antonym for "malevolence."

• kindness

• hatred

• anger

• cruelty

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5