Vocabulary Quiz: December 9th

What does the word "askew" mean?

• Perfectly aligned

• Turned or twisted to one side

• Completely straight

• Neatly arranged

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Which word describes something belonging to the present time?

• Ancient

• Historical

• Contemporary

• Outdated

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

What does "haphazard" mean?

• Carefully planned

• Systematic

• Dependent upon chance

• Organized

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What does "inconceivable" mean?

• Totally unlikely

• Very likely

• Easily imagined

• Probable

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does "lenient" mean?

• Strict

• Harsh

• Characterized by tolerance

• Severe

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "obliterate" mean?

• To create something new

• To do away with completely, without leaving a trace

• To partially remove

• To enhance or improve

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which of the following sentences uses the word "predicament" correctly?

• She found herself in a predicament when she won the lottery.

• The predicament was delicious and satisfying.

• He was in a predicament when he couldn't decide which movie to watch.

• The predicament was a beautiful painting.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means "an unpleasant or difficult situation"?

• Resilience

• Predicament

• Obliterate

• Success

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for "obliterate"?

• Erase

• Annihilate

• Construct

• Destroy

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does the example sentence suggest about "predicament"?

• It is a positive situation

• It is a neutral situation

• It is a difficult situation

• It is an easy situation

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4