Lesson 13 Vocabulary Quiz: Size and Amount

What is the meaning of the word "appreciable"?

• Insignificant

• Noticeable

• Unimportant

• Invisible

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which of the following best describes the "breadth" of a topic?

• Its depth

• Its width

• Its height

• Its length

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "copious."

• The copious desert was empty and barren.

• She took copious notes during the lecture.

• His copious height made him hard to see.

• The copious room was very small.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which scenario best illustrates the meaning of "gargantuan"?

• A tiny ant carrying a leaf

• A small dog barking loudly

• A massive whale swimming in the ocean

• A quiet library

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

If a scientist says there are "innumerable" stars in the galaxy, what does this imply?

• The stars can be easily counted

• There are very few stars

• The number of stars is too many to count

• The stars are all the same size

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which of the following situations demonstrates an "inordinate" amount of something?

• A balanced diet

• A reasonable amount of homework

• An excessive amount of sugar in a cake

• A small amount of rain in a desert

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does it mean if something is described as "negligible"?

• Extremely important

• Hard to ignore

• So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering

• Very noticeable

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Analyze the following situation: A town has a "paucity" of resources. What might be a consequence of this?

• The town has an abundance of resources.

• The town struggles to meet the needs of its residents.

• The town is known for its wealth.

• The town exports resources to other areas.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

If a worker receives a "pittance" for their labor, what does this suggest about their earnings?

• They earn a large salary.

• They earn a very small amount.

• They earn a fair wage.

• They earn more than average.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Consider the impact of technology on information. How does technology help information to "proliferate"?

• By restricting access to information

• By slowing down the spread of information

• By enabling rapid and widespread dissemination of information

• By making information less accessible

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4