"Wild" Vocabulary Quiz

In the sentence, "Despite their efforts, the team's attempts to win the game were futile," what does the word "futile" mean?

• Successful

• Useless

• Promising

• Encouraging

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The costume was so outlandish that everyone at the party couldn't stop staring. What does "outlandish" mean in this context?

• Ordinary

• Strange

• Elegant

• Simple

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

To reach the summit, the hikers had to traverse a narrow path along the mountain. What does "traverse" mean in this context?

• Avoid

• Cross

• Destroy

• Observe

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The climbers were challenged by the steep crag that loomed above them. What does "crag" mean in this context?

• Valley

• Cliff

• River

• Forest

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The grandiose plans for the new city park included a massive fountain and several sculptures. What does "grandiose" mean in this context?

• Modest

• Impressive

• Simple

• Small

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Over time, the caterpillar will morph into a butterfly. What does "morph" mean in this context?

• Remain

• Change

• Hide

• Destroy

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The pitcher was able to pitch the ball at an incredible speed. What does "pitch" mean in this context?

• Catch

• Throw

• Drop

• Hold

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Despite the setbacks, her resilience allowed her to continue pursuing her dreams. What does "resilience" mean in this context?

• Weakness

• Flexibility

• Determination

• Indifference

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The solar panels are designed to sustain energy for the entire building. What does "sustain" mean in this context?

• Deplete

• Support

• Waste

• Ignore

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the author's purpose in writing a persuasive essay?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To describe

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D