PJ Part 1 Vocab Practice

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

• She decided to paraphrase the poem to make it rhyme better.

• He paraphrased the teacher's instructions to ensure everyone understood.

• The paraphrase of the song was longer than the original.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does the word "immortal" mean in the following sentence? "The legend says the hero was immortal and could never be defeated."

• Very strong

• Able to live forever

• Extremely brave

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Choose the sentence that uses "vital" correctly.

• It is vital to wear a hat when it's sunny.

• The vital was very tasty.

• She felt vital after a long nap.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In which sentence is "hallucination" used correctly?

• The magician's trick was a hallucination.

• After the long hike, he thought he saw water, but it was just a hallucination.

• She had a hallucination of a new car in her garage.

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which sentence correctly uses the word "irritable"?

• The irritable cat purred softly.

• After missing lunch, he became irritable and snapped at his friends.

• She was irritable because she won the game.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Select the sentence that uses "obnoxious" correctly.

• The obnoxious music helped her concentrate.

• His obnoxious behavior made it hard for others to focus.

• She found the obnoxious book very interesting.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following sentences uses "sympathy" correctly?

• She showed sympathy by laughing at his joke.

• He expressed sympathy for his friend who lost a pet.

• The sympathy was a delicious dessert.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the sentence that uses "conscience" correctly.

• Her conscience told her to apologize for the mistake.

• The conscience was a beautiful painting.

• He had a conscience of a new idea.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

In which sentence is "resent" used correctly?

• She resented the gift and thanked her friend.

• He began to resent his brother for always taking his toys.

• The resent was a lovely song.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which sentence correctly uses the word "hastily"?

• She hastily completed her homework and made many mistakes.

• The hastily was a type of bird.

• He slept hastily.

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CCSS.L.3.2E