Vocabulary Fill-in-the-Blank Quiz

The teacher aimed to _______ a sense of responsibility in her students by assigning them leadership roles in class projects.

• encroach

• instill

• scorn

• stereotype

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The new shopping mall began to _______ on the local park, reducing the green space available for the community.

• explicit

• bleak

• encroach

• bestow

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

The weather forecast for the weekend was _______; it predicted heavy rain and cold temperatures.

• inconceivable

• bleak

• avid

• sheepish

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Despite his success, the scientist remained a model of _______ and always credited his team for their contributions.

• humility

• empathy

• fad

• assortment

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

She was an _______ reader, finishing several books each week and always looking for new recommendations.

• explicit

• avid

• conclusive

• scorn

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The critic's review was filled with _______ for the movie, calling it a waste of time and talent.

• empathy

• stereotype

• scorn

• fad

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

The detective found _______ evidence that solved the mystery and led to the arrest of the suspect.

• conclusive

• sheepish

• inconceivable

• assortment

Feeling embarrassed by his mistake, he gave a _______ smile and quickly corrected himself.

• explicit

• sheepish

• avid

• bestow

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The instructions were _______ and left no room for misunderstanding, ensuring everyone knew what to do.

• explicit

• inconceivable

• stereotype

• empathy

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

The idea of traveling to another galaxy is _______ with our current technology, but scientists continue to explore the possibilities.

• fad

• inconceivable

• assortment

• humility

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A