Honors Weeks 1-16 Vocabulary Midterm Practice

Mathias felt that his big sister was being a(n) ______ when she said people spend too much time online; she was often scrolling through social media.

• hypocrite

• realist

• optimist

• pessimist

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Nature lovers ______ to the belief that outdoor spaces must be protected.

• adhere

• oppose

• ignore

• neglect

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

I know you’re disappointed, but try not to ______ in your room all day.

• sulk

• dance

• sing

• jump

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

I prefer ______ literature because it addresses events that affect our current lives.

• contemporary

• ancient

• medieval

• classical

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

I like a(n) ______ space to sleep in, so I spray my pillow with lavender scent and play calming music.

• serene

• chaotic

• noisy

• crowded

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Animal cruelty is a(n) ______ that must be stopped.

• atrocity

• habit

• trend

• game

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Because her family moves a lot, Inez has often felt the ______ of changing schools midyear.

• upheaval

• joy

• ease

• comfort

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

A cactus is a great plant if you live in ______ conditions; they thrive in dry air.

• arid

• humid

• cold

• wet

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Safety warnings are designed to ______ people from doing dangerous things.

• deter

• encourage

• confuse

• ignore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Patience is a(n) important ______ to have because sometimes the things we want do not come quickly.

• trait

• habit

• skill

• ability

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6