Vocab quiz

1. Emma wants to be known as a "benevolent" person in her class. What does "benevolent" mean?

• A. Selfish and greedy

• B. Well-meaning and charitable

• C. Lacking excitement or interest

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Imagine Priya and Jackson are working on a group project. Priya double-checks every detail and always tries to do what is right. What word best describes Priya?

• A. Nonchalant

• B. Benevolent

• C. Conscientious

• D. Ostentatious

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

 Mia and David are talking about their homework. David says, "Finishing homework is inevitable!" What does "inevitable" mean?

• A. Something that cannot be avoided

• B. Happening by accident with a positive outcome

• C. Lasting for a very short time

• D. Changing frequently and unpredictably

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

David and Maya are arranging their art projects side by side to see how different they look together. In this context, to "juxtapose" means to:

• A. Place things together for contrasting effect

• B. Avoid the company of others

• C. Shorten something in length

• D. Act quickly without thought or care

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

 During a classroom art project, Luna carefully checks every brushstroke and color choice. What word best describes someone like Luna, who pays great attention to detail?

• A. Capricious

• B. Eccentric

• C. Meticulous

• D. Mundane

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

6. Imagine Benjamin is training for a marathon, and he keeps running every day, even when it rains or he feels tired. Which word best describes Benjamin’s attitude?

• A. Foresight

• B. Perseverance

• C. Candor

• D. Sagacious

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Benjamin found an old gadget in his attic. "Obsolete" refers to something that is:

• New and innovative

• No longer in use

• Rich and luxurious

• Scattered or isolated

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Ava and Sophia are playing a game of "Guess the Word!" Sophia describes something as "subtle." Ava wonders what it means. Can you help Ava out?

• Bold and obvious

• Hard to notice or understated

• Occurring by accident
  

• Carried out with minimal effort

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Michael tried to "deceive" Jackson during a game. What does it mean to "deceive" someone?

• Mislead or trick them

• Respectfully disagree

• Avoid doing something

• Use excessive detail

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Imagine Charlotte, Jackson, and Anika are describing their quirky friend who always wears mismatched socks and invents new dance moves at lunch. Which word best describes someone who is unconventional and slightly strange?

• Demure

• Nonchalant

• Eccentric

• Venerable

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6