Vocabulary Skills Assessment Quiz

What is the definition of the term "prefix"?

• A word part added to the end of a word to change its meaning

• A word part added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning

• A word that describes an action

• A word that describes a noun

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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

• She was desperate to find her lost dog, searching the neighborhood for hours.

• The desperate was a type of flower that bloomed in spring.

• He was desperate, a type of fruit found in tropical regions.

• The desperate weather was sunny and warm.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Analyze the meaning of the word "inference" in the context of reading comprehension.

• A direct statement from the text

• A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning

• A summary of the text

• A question about the text

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following sentences best conveys the theme of friendship?

• The storm raged on, leaving destruction in its path.

• Despite their differences, the two friends always supported each other.

• The cat chased the mouse around the house.

• The sun set slowly over the horizon.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does the term "wretchedness" mean?

• A state of happiness and joy

• A state of extreme happiness

• A state of misery and unhappiness

• A state of confusion

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Create a sentence using the word "scorn."

• The teacher scorned the student for not completing the homework.

• The scorn was a type of bird found in the forest.

• Scorn is a type of dance popular in the 1920s.

• The scorn weather was perfect for a picnic.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the function of a "suffix" in a word?

• To change the tense of a verb

• To add a prefix to a word

• To change the meaning of a word by adding to its end

• To remove letters from a word

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following best describes the strategic use of the word "convey" in writing?

• To transport goods from one place to another

• To express a thought or idea clearly

• To hide information from the reader

• To confuse the reader with complex language

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D