Vocabulary Quiz
Authored by Elizabeth Santos
English
12th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Oliver wanted to borrow his brother's car for the weekend. He even went as far as to promise he would do the dishes for a month. What does it mean if he tried to "cajole" his brother into lending it to him?
To persuade by pleasant words or false promises
To gather and store away
To wipe out or erase
To decay or decline
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
During a history class, Anika and Benjamin discussed the "decadence" of the Roman Empire that eventually caused its collapse. What does "decadence" mean in this context?
Growth and prosperity
Decay and decline
Improvement and development
Stability and strength
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During a history class, Kai learned about how ancient civilizations would sometimes efface the records of previous rulers to have the population forget about them. What does "efface" mean in this context?
To create or build
To gather and store
To wipe out or erase
To persuade or convince
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During a group project, Anika noticed that one of her teammates was very particular about every detail and was hard to please. Which word best describes this teammate?
Hedonist
Laconic
Fastidious
Imminent
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During a weather forecast, the meteorologist warned that a severe storm is imminent. What does "imminent" mean in this context?
Already happened
Never going to happen
About to occur
Happening in the distant future
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During the debate, Samuel came across as unprepared because his responses were laconic. and didn't meet the time requirements. What does "laconic" mean?
Long-winded and verbose
Brief and terse in speech
Detailed and descriptive
Confusing and unclear
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the opposite of "decadence"?
Growth
Decline
Decay
Erosion
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
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