Vocabulary Quiz: Definitions and Sentences

What is the definition of the word "persecution"?

• The act of surrendering or giving up

• Hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race or political or religious beliefs

• A small backpack

• The quality of being easily seen

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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

• The persecution of the innocent was a grave injustice.

• She persecution the book on the shelf.

• The persecution was a delicious dessert.

• He persecution his homework quickly.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the word "sparsely" mean?

• Densely packed

• Thinly scattered or distributed

• Completely filled

• Brightly colored

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "sparsely."

• The forest was sparsely populated with trees.

• She sparsely filled the cup to the brim.

• The room was sparsely crowded with people.

• He sparsely shouted in the quiet library.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Define the word "rucksack."

• A type of hat

• A small backpack

• A large suitcase

• A type of shoe

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which sentence uses the word "rucksack" correctly?

• She wore a rucksack on her head.

• He packed his books in a rucksack for school.

• The rucksack was a delicious meal.

• They rucksack the car for the trip.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "capitulation"?

• The act of surrendering or giving up

• A type of celebration

• A form of communication

• A type of clothing

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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

• The capitulation of the army ended the war.

• She capitulation the cake with icing.

• The capitulation was a new fashion trend.

• He capitulation his speech with a joke.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Define the word "conspicuous."

• Hidden from view

• Easily seen or noticed

• Difficult to understand

• Very small in size

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "conspicuous."

• The bright red car was conspicuous in the parking lot.

• She conspicuous the book under her bed.

• The conspicuous was a quiet whisper.

• He conspicuous his feelings well.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4