Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 8

What does the term "Civil" relate to?

• Government officials

• Ordinary citizens

• Military personnel

• Legal matters

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word means "to represent through a symbol"?

• Symbolize

• Commence

• Apprehension

• Vindication

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What is the meaning of "Commence"?

• To end

• To pause

• To begin

• To cancel

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Which word describes a feeling of fear or anxiety?

• Prudence

• Apprehension

• Denunciation

• Unabated

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "Prudence" involve?

• Acting without thinking

• Thinking of the future

• Ignoring consequences

• Living in the moment

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "Unabated" mean?

• Decreasing in strength

• Not decreasing in strength

• Increasing rapidly

• Stopping suddenly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the meaning of "Denunciation"?

• Private praise

• Public criticism

• Secret agreement

• Silent protest

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word means "proving something right"?

• Vindication

• Apprehension

• Denunciation

• Symbolize

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

If someone is acting with "Prudence," what are they likely doing?

• Ignoring future consequences

• Planning for future events

• Acting recklessly

• Living in the past

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following best describes "Unabated"?

• Gradually weakening

• Remaining strong

• Suddenly stopping

• Slowly disappearing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D