We're Coming Up Practice Questions

Define the word "balmy" in the context of weather.

• Extremely cold

• Mild and pleasant

• Stormy and windy

• Hot and dry

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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

• The citadel was a small boat used for fishing.

• The citadel was a fortress overlooking the city.

• The citadel was a type of dessert served at the banquet.

• The citadel was a musical instrument played at the concert.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Analyze the meaning of "clad" in the following sentence: "The knight was clad in shining armor."

• Covered

• Uncovered

• Damaged

• Removed

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Use the word "fallacy" in a complex sentence.

• The fallacy of the argument was evident, as it relied on assumptions rather than facts.

• Fallacy is a word.

• I like fallacy.

• Fallacy is not true.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Identify the synonym of "gingerly."

• Recklessly

• Carefully

• Quickly

• Loudly

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

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

• She groped for the light switch in the dark room.

• He groped the soup with a spoon.

• They groped the music loudly.

• We groped the book on the shelf.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Evaluate the usage of "intervene" in the following context: "The teacher had to intervene to stop the argument between the students."

• The teacher ignored the situation.

• The teacher participated in the argument.

• The teacher stepped in to resolve the conflict.

• The teacher left the room.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Define the word "mercenary" in the context of a soldier.

• A soldier who fights for a cause

• A soldier who fights for money

• A soldier who fights for honor

• A soldier who fights for peace

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

• The pirates plundered the village, taking all the valuables.

• The chef plundered the soup with spices.

• The artist plundered the canvas with paint.

• The gardener plundered the flowers in the garden.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the antonym of "revenue."

• Income

• Profit

• Loss

• Gain

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4