Vocabulary Meaning Quiz

Which word refers to "a dramatic or exaggerated event"?

• Reminisce

• Melodrama

• Ravage

• Convene

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the word "reminisce" mean?

• To think and talk about old memories, especially happy ones.

• To plan for the future.

• To forget past events.

• To create new memories.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following activities would be an example of reminiscing?

• Planning a vacation.

• Looking through an old photo album and recalling past vacations.

• Writing a to-do list for tomorrow.

• Learning a new language.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following sentences uses the word "ravage" correctly?

• The gardener ravaged the flowers to make them bloom.

• The wildfire threatened to ravage the forest, leaving nothing but ash and burned trees behind.

• The chef ravaged the ingredients to create a delicious meal.

• The artist ravaged the canvas with beautiful colors.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is one definition of "froth"?

• A) A fit of frustration or excitement

• B) A type of dance

• C) A type of weather

• D) A type of music

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In the sentence, "When the team finally scored the winning goal, the crowd erupted in a froth of excitement," what does "froth" refer to?

• A) The team's strategy

• B) The crowd's excitement

• C) The weather

• D) The stadium

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

During the school council meeting, the principal asked the students to convene in the auditorium. What does the word "convene" mean in this context?

• To come together for a meeting or gathering

• To separate and go different ways

• To discuss a topic informally

• To cancel an event

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following is a synonym for "convene"?

• Disperse

• Assemble

• Scatter

• Abandon

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word best completes the sentence: "The board will _______ to discuss the annual budget"?

• Convene

• Disperse

• Cancel

• Postpone

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

James was feeling nervous about his upcoming presentation. To help him, his friend Oliver decided to assure him. What does the word "assure" mean in this context?

• To tell someone something positively or confidently to get rid of any doubts they may have

• To make someone feel uncertain

• To ignore someone's concerns

• To confuse someone with information

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4