Restart Section 1 Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "tethered" mean in the context of a dog being tied to a post?

• Released

• Fastened

• Lost

• Hidden

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "squandered."

• She squandered her time by studying hard for the test.

• He squandered his money on unnecessary items.

• They squandered the opportunity by preparing well.

• We squandered the food by saving it for later.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "nonchalant" when describing someone's attitude?

• Anxious

• Indifferent

• Excited

• Angry

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In which sentence is the word "reputation" used correctly?

• Her reputation for honesty made her a trusted friend.

• His reputation was a type of fruit.

• The reputation was flying in the sky.

• They used reputation to build a house.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Explain the irony in the statement: "The fire station burned down."

• It is expected for a fire station to burn down.

• A fire station is supposed to prevent fires, not be on fire.

• Fire stations are made of wood.

• Fire stations are always on fire.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

What does "reprieve" mean in the context of a prisoner receiving a temporary delay of punishment?

• Execution

• Pardon

• Delay

• Escape

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "ordeal."

• The ordeal was a pleasant walk in the park.

• Climbing the mountain was an ordeal due to the harsh weather.

• The ordeal was a simple math problem.

• The ordeal was a delicious meal.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "traumatic" when describing an experience?

• Joyful

• Relaxing

• Disturbing

• Boring

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4