6th BWC Vocabulary Assessment

A person who is apprehensive about social situations is most likely to...

• accept an invitation to a dinner with many strangers.

• volunteer to give a speech in front of a crowd.

• take a job as a tour guide at a local museum.

• wait outside a party for five minutes before feeling ready to go in.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the best meaning for the word transgression?

• A. A spontaneous act of kindness

• B. An action that complies with established norms

• C. A violation of societal expectations

• D. A behavior consistent with ethical guidelines

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CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the best meaning for the word utopia?

• An imaginary society in which people are oppressed and controlled

• An imaginary place where characters or events represent historical events

• An imaginary place where everything is perfect

• An imaginary society in which events lead to up to a catastrophic event

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

My grandmother (a)   me for trying to go out with my friends instead of staying home to play with my little cousins.

• implored

• assuaged

• mystified

• chastised

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

At the carnival, I was driven by a/an (a)   drive to go on the roller coasters over and over, even though they made my stomach twist and turn.

• exhilarating

• fearful

• thrilling

• exciting

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the best meaning for the word vivid?

• A. producing daydreams about past experiences in one’s mind

• B. producing powerful feelings or images in the mind

• C. producing sad feelings of grief and remorsefulness

• D. Producing excited feelings over the anticipation of what’s to come

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which situations would cause a person to be condemned? Select all that apply.

• Seeking forgiveness and actively working to make amends for past mistakes or wrongdoings

• Choose to prioritize self-care and mental well-being by setting boundaries

• Exploiting the trust and vulnerability of others for personal gain through manipulation and deceit

• Spreading malicious rumors or false information with the intent to harm someone’s reputation

• Engaging in deliberate and unprovoked violence against innocent individuals

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Amid the books in the hushed, oak-paneled library, she (a)   in Finn; her voice barely a whisper, sharing secrets she had never dared to reveal before.

• concealed

• confided

• reasoned

• debated

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the best meaning of the word inadequate?

• A. no longer used; out of date

• B. establish something as a rule that must be followed

• C. not enough or not good enough

• D. having a positive or hopeful outlook

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which of the following would be considered optimistic?

• After going for a long hike, he chose to sit down and rest in order to take in the lovely scenery around him at the park.

• After eating a delicious meal, she decided to ask to speak to the chef in order to let her know directly how pleased they were with their food.

• After seeing a show together, the couple decided to head home instead of going to dinner, wanting to check on their children with the babysitter.

• After losing her job, she chose to see the situation as a chance to pursue her passion and explore new career opportunities.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B