Vocabulary Review for A Christmas Carol

What is the meaning of the word "apparition"?

• A sudden desire

• A ghostly figure

• A type of plant

• A musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Which word means "to strongly desire something"?

• Convey

• Covet

• Endeavor

• Humbug

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Identify the word that describes someone who is "lacking in generosity".

• Benevolent

• Stingy

• Resolute

• Portly

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word is synonymous with "kindness"?

• Benevolence

• Ignorance

• Morose

• Odious

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the word "destitute" mean?

• Wealthy

• Lacking necessities

• Full of energy

• Very talkative

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Use the word "endeavor" in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• She endeavored to finish her homework before dinner.

• He endeavored the ball across the field.

• The endeavor was a type of fruit.

• They endeavored the music loudly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following sentences best uses the word "morose"?

• The morose weather was sunny and bright.

• He felt morose after hearing the bad news.

• She was morose with excitement.

• The morose cake was delicious.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Explain how the word "shrewd" might describe a character in a story.

• The character is very kind and generous.

• The character is clever and able to make good judgments.

• The character is slow and ponderous.

• The character is always happy and cheerful.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Analyze the difference between "ignorance" and "knowledge".

• Ignorance is a lack of information, while knowledge is the presence of information.

• Ignorance is being smart, while knowledge is being foolish.

• Ignorance is a type of food, while knowledge is a type of drink.

• Ignorance and knowledge are the same.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Evaluate the impact of a "mercurial" personality on teamwork.

• A mercurial personality can lead to consistent and predictable teamwork.

• A mercurial personality can cause unpredictability and instability in teamwork.

• A mercurial personality always improves teamwork.

• A mercurial personality has no effect on teamwork.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3