Gatsby Chapters 1-3 Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 11

During a lively debate, Aria turned to Elijah and asked, "What do you think the word 'Supercilious' means?"

• Humble

• Arrogant

• Joyful

• Sad

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Imagine Maya and Benjamin are having a debate competition. Maya is calm and collected, while Benjamin is easily irritated and quarrelsome. How would you describe Benjamin's temperament?

• Fractious

• Calm

• Joyful

• Sad

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Imagine Priya and Aiden are planning a surprise party. Which of the following words best describes their mood as they excitedly prepare for the big event?

• Jaunty

• Wan

• Fervent

• Cynical

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

During the school play, Michael had to act as a sickly character. His pale and weak appearance made him look ________.

• Wan

• Fervent

• Cynical

• Contemptuous

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Benjamin and Luna are having a lively debate. Benjamin insists that the word 'Fervent' means something exciting and full of energy. Can you help Luna by choosing the correct meaning of 'Fervent'?

• Passionate

• Indifferent

• Cold

• Cynical

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Imagine you're in a mystery novel, and Michael suspects everyone around him. What word best describes someone like Michael, who distrusts others' motives?

• Cynical

• Trusting

• Joyful

• Sad

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

During a lively debate in class, William turned to Priya and asked, "Which word best captures a feeling of disdain or scorn?"

• Contemptuous

• Joyful

• Sad

• Calm

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Emma and Mia are planning a party, and they want it to be the talk of the town! How would you describe their showy and pretentious display? Fill in the blank: A showy and pretentious display can be described as ________.

• A) Ostentatious

• B) Humble

• C) Joyful

• D) Sad

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Hey there, language detectives! Can you help Ethan and Ava figure out the meaning of the word 'Ambiguous'?

• Clear

• Uncertain

• Joyful

• Sad

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Imagine Grace and Benjamin are in a play. Grace is acting as someone who shows little or no emotion. What word best describes her character?

• A) Apathetic

• B) Joyful

• C) Sad

• D) Calm

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3