Vocabulary Quiz

After injuring her leg on the basketball court, Julia limped off the court.

• Staggered

• Altercation

• Blathering

Answer explanation

Julia limped off the court, indicating she was moving unsteadily due to her injury. 'Staggered' captures this sense of unsteady movement, while 'altercation' and 'blathering' are unrelated to her physical state.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Donald placed first in the race. His long strides helped him against the fierce competition.

• Loiter

• Lanky

• Loped

Answer explanation

The word 'loped' describes a way of running with long strides, which aligns with Donald's advantage in the race. 'Lanky' refers to being tall and thin, while 'loiter' means to hang around without purpose, making 'loped' the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

The boys were laughing at Charles’ dirty shoes as he walked past them in the hallway.

• Primping

• Snickering

• Blatering

Answer explanation

The boys were 'snickering' at Charles' dirty shoes, which means they were laughing in a sneaky or mocking way. 'Primping' refers to grooming, and 'blatering' is not a recognized term, making 'snickering' the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

The ballerina was very tall and thin. Her long limbs made her movements look graceful.

• Lanky

• Staggered

• Primping

Answer explanation

The term 'lanky' describes someone who is tall and thin, which fits the ballerina's description. 'Staggered' refers to unsteady movement, and 'primping' means grooming, neither of which relate to her graceful appearance.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The news outlets were covering the escape of a dangerous inmate on every channel.

• Fugitive

• Blathering

• Altercation

Answer explanation

The term 'fugitive' refers to a person who has escaped from custody, which directly relates to the dangerous inmate mentioned in the question. The other options, 'blathering' and 'altercation', do not fit this context.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

She was very nervous when her crush walked by. She could feel her cheeks turning red.

• Loped

• Altercation

• Sheepishly

Answer explanation

The word 'sheepishly' describes a shy or embarrassed manner, fitting her nervousness and blushing when her crush walked by. 'Loped' refers to a way of walking, and 'altercation' means a dispute, neither of which apply here.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The kids hung out in the hallway next to their classroom until the bell rang.

• Staggered

• Loiter

• Primping

Answer explanation

The kids were waiting in the hallway, which is described as loitering. 'Loiter' means to hang around without a specific purpose, fitting the context of the kids waiting until the bell rang.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

After a classmate made a joke about his friend, Eric punched him.

• Lanky

• Altercation

• Fugitive

Answer explanation

The situation describes a physical confrontation between Eric and his classmate, which is defined as an 'altercation'. The other options, 'lanky' and 'fugitive', do not relate to the context of a fight.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Her mom was ranting about all of the chores that needed to be done before company came over.

• Blathering

• Primping

• Snicker

Answer explanation

The term 'blathering' means talking at length in a foolish or nonsensical way, which fits the context of her mom ranting about chores. 'Primping' refers to grooming, and 'snicker' means to laugh quietly, neither of which apply.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

The actress was still applying makeup two minutes before she had to go on stage.

• Loiter

• Sheepishly

• Primping

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Primping' because it refers to the act of applying makeup and grooming oneself, which fits the context of the actress preparing just before going on stage.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D