9th Grade Midterm Vocabulary and Grammar Quiz

Which word means "calm and unconcerned"?

• Anxious

• Nonchalant

• Excited

• Confident

What does "demeanor" refer to?

• Clothing

• Behavior

• Beliefs

• Speech

Folklore consists of:

• Scientific research

• Traditional stories

• Historical records

• Ancient documents

An irksome task is:

• Fun

• Annoying

• Quick

• Important

A person's conviction is their:

• Confusion

• Belief

• Doubt

• Indifference

The abyss is:

• Shallow

• Deep

• Narrow

• Clear

To conspire means to:

• Plan openly

• Argue

• Plan secretly

• Announce

An anachronism is:

• Out of place in time

• Unexpected

• Meaningful

• Perfectly timed

Acting superficial means:

• Deep connections

• Surface qualities

• Concerned with feelings

• Thoughtful

To be appalled means to feel:

• Happy

• Shocked

• Indifferent

• Worried