Q2.W6.Quiz #2 11th Grade

What is the meaning of the word "Thane"?

• A type of bird

• A Scottish nobleman

• A type of fabric

• A musical instrument

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word means "to guess or infer without strong evidence"?

• Cleave

• Surmise

• Plight

• Chastise

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "Cleave" mean in the context of sticking together?

• To separate

• To adhere firmly

• To criticize

• To guess

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following words refers to a difficult or dangerous situation?

• Metaphysical

• Plight

• Equivocate

• Scruples

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the word that means "to scold or criticize someone severely".

• Chastise

• Surmise

• Cleave

• Equivocate

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which word is associated with the philosophical study of being and knowing?

• Palpable

• Metaphysical

• Scruples

• Thane

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In what context might the word "palpable" be used?

• To describe something that can be touched or felt

• To describe a type of music

• To describe a color

• To describe a sound

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How might someone "equivocate" in a conversation?

• By speaking clearly and directly

• By using ambiguous language to conceal the truth

• By remaining silent

• By agreeing with everything

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What are "scruples" in the context of decision-making?

• Physical obstacles

• Moral or ethical considerations

• Financial resources

• Legal documents

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How can the word "cleave" be used in a sentence to mean "to split apart"?

• The wood was cleaved into two pieces.

• The friends cleaved together during the storm.

• The fabric cleaved to the skin.

• The teacher cleaved the students' attention.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4