Spiders vocabulary quiz

Which of the following sentences uses the word "ascertain" correctly in context?

• The detective worked tirelessly to ascertain the truth behind the mysterious disappearance.

• She had an aversion to ascertain the new recipe.

• The blasphemous remarks were ascertain by the crowd.

• He cavorted around the room to ascertain his excitement.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Identify the synonym for "aversion."

• Attraction

• Dislike

• Curiosity

• Indifference

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word is an antonym of "blasphemous"?

• Sacred

• Profane

• Disrespectful

• Heretical

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Use the word "cavort" in a sentence that demonstrates its meaning.

• The children cavorted in the playground, their laughter echoing in the air.

• The cavort of the storm was terrifying.

• She had a cavort for spicy food.

• He cavorted the documents to ascertain their validity.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Compare and contrast the meanings of "constrain" and "contentious." Which statement is true?

• Both words imply restriction and limitation.

• "Constrain" implies restriction, while "contentious" implies disagreement.

• Both words imply agreement and harmony.

• "Constrain" implies freedom, while "contentious" implies peace.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Which sentence uses the word "fervid" correctly?

• The fervid debate lasted for hours, with neither side willing to concede.

• The fervid of the storm was calming.

• She had a fervid for the new movie.

• He fervid the documents to ascertain their validity.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the use of "pestilence" in context?

• The pestilence of the flowers was overwhelming.

• The medieval village was devastated by a pestilence that wiped out half its population.

• She had a pestilence for classical music.

• He pestilenced the documents to ascertain their validity.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Identify the synonym for "tempestuous."

• turgid

• Peaceful

• Turbulent

• Serene

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word is an antonym of "ascertain"?

• Confirm

• Fight

• Ignore

• Change

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which sentence uses the word "contentious" correctly?

• The contentious meeting ended without a resolution, as both parties refused to compromise.

• The contentious storm destroyed the lighthouse.

• She had a contentious need to see the new movie.

• The house across the street has a contentious cat that is very lazy.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4