Vocabulary Mastery Quiz for Grade 8

Analyze the sentence and determine the meaning of the word "insubordinate": "The insubordinate student refused to follow the teacher's instructions, leading to a detention."

• Obedient

• Disobedient

• Intelligent

• Quiet

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following sentences uses the word "loiter" correctly?

• The chef loitered the soup to make it thicker.

• The students were warned not to loiter in the hallways between classes.

• She loitered the book on the shelf after reading it.

• He loitered his homework quickly to finish on time.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Compare and contrast the words "dilapidated" and "new." Which of the following best describes their relationship?

• Synonyms

• Antonyms

• Unrelated

• Homophones

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "congeal" in the sentence: "After leaving the soup out overnight, it began to congeal and was no longer appetizing."

• Melt

• Harden

• Boil

• Evaporate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Identify the synonym for "echelon" in the context of organizational hierarchy.

• Level

• Disorder

• Chaos

• Bottom

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following best describes the role of a "bailiff" in a courtroom setting?

• Judge

• Lawyer

• Court officer

• Defendant

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Analyze the sentence and determine the meaning of "vanquish": "The knight was determined to vanquish the dragon and save the kingdom."

• Befriend

• Defeat

• Ignore

• Feed

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following sentences uses the word "chastise" correctly?

• The teacher decided to chastise the student for his excellent performance.

• The coach chastised the team for not following the game plan.

• She chastised the cake with icing.

• He chastised the book on the shelf.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Compare and contrast the words "feeble" and "strong." Which of the following best describes their relationship?

• Synonyms

• Antonyms

• Unrelated

• Homophones

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "ravenous" in the sentence: "After the long hike, the group was ravenous and devoured their lunch in minutes."

• Thirsty

• Hungry

• Tired

• Bored

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A