9th Grade Midterm Vocabulary and Grammar Quiz

Which word means "calm and unconcerned"?

• Anxious

• Nonchalant

• Excited

• Confident

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "demeanor" refer to?

• Clothing

• Behavior

• Beliefs

• Speech

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Folklore consists of:

• Scientific research

• Traditional stories

• Historical records

• Ancient documents

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

An irksome task is:

• Fun

• Annoying

• Quick

• Important

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

A person's conviction is their:

• Confusion

• Belief

• Doubt

• Indifference

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The abyss is:

• Shallow

• Deep

• Narrow

• Clear

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

To conspire means to:

• Plan openly

• Argue

• Plan secretly

• Announce

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

An anachronism is:

• Out of place in time

• Unexpected

• Meaningful

• Perfectly timed

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Acting superficial means:

• Deep connections

• Surface qualities

• Concerned with feelings

• Thoughtful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

To be appalled means to feel:

• Happy

• Shocked

• Indifferent

• Worried

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4