Vocabulary Quiz 1

In a sticky situation, what does the verb "adhere" mean? Imagine Michael and Aria are trying to solve this mystery!

• To detach from a surface

• To stick completely to a surface or substance

• To ignore completely

• To move away from

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Imagine you're at a party, and you spot someone who seems distant and not very chatty. Which adjective best describes this person?

• Ambiguous

• Aloof

• Apprehensive

• Arcane

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Aria and Arjun are having a debate about the word "ambiguous." Can you help them out by choosing the correct meaning?

• Clear and straightforward

• Open to more than one interpretation

• Easily understood

• Direct and obvious

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

Imagine you're a detective like Avery, trying to solve a mystery. What does it mean to "analyze" the clues?

• To ignore details

• To examine in detail

• To summarize briefly

• To overlook completely

During a fun storytelling session, Jackson shared an "anecdote". What did he share?

• A long, detailed report

• A short and amusing story

• A fictional novel

• A scientific article

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CCSS.W.9-10.3

Imagine Aria and Aiden are having a friendly debate, but suddenly Aiden does something to "antagonize" Aria. What does that mean?

• To make someone happy

• To cause someone to become hostile

• To calm someone down

• To ignore someone

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Imagine Ethan is eagerly waiting for his birthday party. What does the verb "anticipate" mean in this context?

• To forget about something

• To regard as improbable

• To expect or predict

• To ignore future events

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Olivia is about to go on stage for her big performance, and she's feeling a bit "apprehensive." What does this mean?

• Confident and fearless

• Anxious or fearful

• Calm and relaxed

• Indifferent and unconcerned

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4

In a magical library, Luna stumbled upon a book with the adjective "arcane". What does "arcane" mean?

• Well-known and popular

• Mysterious or secret

• Simple and clear

• Common and ordinary

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

Imagine you're in a debate club with Maya, Anika, and Luna. What does it mean when someone "asserts" their point?

• To question a fact

• To state a fact confidently

• To doubt a belief

• To whisper a statement

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4