English Vocabulary Quiz

The fire was still __ in the fireplace hours after being lit, with small flames occasionally appearing.

• drab

• smoldering

• indifferent

• sustenance

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Sarah's __, or overall attitude and behavior, changed dramatically after winning the competition.

• concoction

• mentor

• demeanor

• deterrent

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

The __ effect of missing homework assignments led to a failing grade at the end of the semester.

• cumulative

• drab

• sustenance

• condone

The experienced teacher served as a __ to the new students, offering guidance and support.

• deterrent

• mentor

• concoction

• indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

The chef's special __ included an unusual mixture of spices and ingredients.

• demeanor

• concoction

• sustenance

• smoldering

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

The plain, __ walls of the office needed some color to make the space more inviting.

• drab

• cumulative

• indifferent

• mentor

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

I cannot __ cheating in any form; it goes against my principles.

• smoldering

• condone

• sustenance

• deterrent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The threat of detention served as a __ to students thinking about skipping class.

• deterrent

• demeanor

• mentor

• concoction

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

The hikers packed enough __ to last for their three-day journey.

• indifferent

• drab

• sustenance

• cumulative

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

My brother remained __ to my suggestions about improving his study habits.

• mentor

• smoldering

• concoction

• indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4