7th Grade RI 7.4 Review part 2

Sentence: The abandoned house had a forlorn appearance, with its broken windows and overgrown lawn. What does forlorn most likely mean?

• Cheerful

• Neglected

• Expensive

• Spacious

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Sentence: The scientist’s explanation was so convoluted that few people could follow her reasoning. What does convoluted most likely mean?

• Simple

• Complicated

• Boring

• Clear

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Sentence: The team faced an insurmountable challenge, as their opponents were much stronger and faster. What does insurmountable most likely mean?

• Minor

• Overwhelming

• Fair

• Expected

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Sentence: His incessant talking annoyed everyone in the room. What does incessant most likely mean?

• Occasional

• Unending

• Rare

• Quiet

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Sentence: The author’s latest novel was lauded by critics for its powerful storytelling. What does lauded most likely mean?

• Ignored

• Praised

• Criticized

• Forgotten

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Sentence: The daunting task of climbing the mountain made even the most experienced climbers hesitate. What does daunting most likely mean?

• Encouraging

• Intimidating

• Easy

• Boring

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Sentence: The placid lake was a welcome sight after the tumultuous storm. What does placid most likely mean?

• Calm

• Rough

• Dangerous

• Polluted

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Sentence: The student's perfunctory effort on the assignment was evident in the lack of detail. What does perfunctory most likely mean?

• Thorough

• Careless

• Innovative

• Enthusiastic

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Sentence: The precarious bridge swayed dangerously in the wind. What does precarious most likely mean?

• Stable

• Risky

• Wide

• Long

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Sentence: She gave a succinct summary of the novel, covering all the main points in just a few sentences. What does succinct most likely mean?

• Lengthy

• Detailed

• Brief

• Confusing

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4