"Wild" Vocabulary Quiz

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9th Grade
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Mallory Hargett
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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