LotF Vocab Practice (pt 2)

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

• After the meeting, she went on a tirade about the new policy changes.

• The tirade of the river was calming and peaceful.

• He enjoyed a tirade of ice cream on a hot day.

• The tirade of birds was a beautiful sight.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

• The strident melody of the lullaby put the baby to sleep.

• Her strident voice made it difficult to concentrate during the lecture.

• The strident aroma of the flowers filled the room.

• He was stridently happy with his exam results.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which sentence correctly uses the word "incredulous"?

• She was incredulous about the surprise party planned for her.

• The incredulous weather was perfect for a picnic.

• He incredulously finished his homework on time.

• The incredulous cake was delicious.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Select the sentence that uses "compulsion" correctly.

• His compulsion for painting was evident in his beautiful artwork.

• The compulsion of the mountain was breathtaking.

• She felt a compulsion to sleep after the long day.

• The compulsion of the ocean waves was soothing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following sentences uses "subside" correctly?

• The excitement of the crowd began to subside after the concert ended.

• The subside of the mountain was steep and dangerous.

• He subsided his homework with great enthusiasm.

• The subside of the cake was delicious.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

• The belligerent puppy was calm and gentle.

• His belligerent attitude often got him into trouble.

• She was belligerent about her love for chocolate.

• The belligerent weather was perfect for a picnic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence correctly uses the word "ravenously"?

• She ravenously decorated the room for the party.

• He ravenously devoured the sandwich after the long hike.

• The ravenously painted sunset was beautiful.

• They ravenously sang the song with joy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Select the sentence that uses "implication" correctly.

• The implication of the new rule was that students had more freedom.

• The implication of the cake was delicious.

• She implicationed her way through the crowded room.

• The implication of the mountain was breathtaking.

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 "malevolently" correctly?

• She malevolently helped her friend with the project.

• He malevolently plotted to ruin the surprise party.

• The malevolently painted picture was beautiful.

• They malevolently sang the song with joy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

• The ludicrous idea of flying pigs made everyone laugh.

• The ludicrous weather was perfect for a picnic.

• She was ludicrous about her love for chocolate.

• The ludicrous cake was delicious.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4