Dying Detective Vocabulary Quiz

What is the synonym of the word "dreadful"?

• Delightful

• Terrible

• Joyful

• Pleasant

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the correct definition of "pathological":

• Related to the study of diseases

• Extremely happy

• Very ordinary

• Full of energy

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Select the word that best completes the sentence: "The detective needed to _______ the witness's statement with additional evidence."

• Heighten

• Implore

• Corroborate

• Condemn

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the antonym of "agitated"?

• Calm

• Nervous

• Excited

• Anxious

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Match the vocabulary words with their synonyms:

• implore

• Criticize

• asylum

• Beg

• condemn

• Shelter

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "The villain was considered the hero's _______."

• Essential

• Archenemy

• Mediocre

• Sullen

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the definition of "heighten"?

• To lower

• To increase

• To ignore

• To simplify

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word best fits the sentence: "The artist's work was considered _______ by the critics, neither outstanding nor poor."

• Dreadful

• Mediocre

• Essential

• Pathological

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Analyze the sentence and determine which word best completes it: "Seeking refuge, the family applied for _______ in a neighboring country."

• Asylum

• Condemn

• Implore

• Sullen

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Match the following words with their antonyms

• cheerful

• implore

• contradict

• corroborate

• unnecessary

• essential

• command

• sullen

• praise

• condemn

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4