Advanced English Vocabulary Quiz 1
Authored by Joseph Hazizolli
English
12th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the word in the phrase?
"The scientist's theory was entirely untenable."
Weak
Indefensible
Plausible
Innovative
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2F
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 4 pts
Which is the most appropriate synonym for "obfuscate"?
Clarify
Confuse
Simplify
Explain
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 3 pts
What does the idiom "to throw in the towel" mean?
To quit or give up
To start a fight
To clean up
To delay something
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 4 pts
What is the correct antonym for "loquacious"?
What is the correct antonym for "loquacious"?
Talkative
Reticent
Friendly
Informative
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 3 pts
Which is the right collocation?
Launch an investigation
Start an investigation
Perform an investigation
Do an investigation
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 5 pts
What is the meaning of the word in the phrase?
"His penchant for solving complex puzzles was unmatched."
What is the meaning of the word in the phrase?
"His penchant for solving complex puzzles was unmatched."
Dislike
Tendency
Weakness
Hesitation
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 3 pts
Which is the best synonym for "exacerbate"?
Relieve
Worsen
Improve
End
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
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