Vocabulary and Word Usage Quiz

Vocabulary and Word Usage Quiz

8th Grade

15 Qs

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Vocabulary and Word Usage Quiz

Vocabulary and Word Usage Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RI.9-10.4, L.4.4B, L.1.6

+17

Standards-aligned

Created by

Diana Muntean

Used 1+ times

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the word "benign"?

Harmful

Gentle and kind

Illiterate

Intolerant

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Use the word "illiteracy" in a sentence.

Illiteracy is a major barrier to education in many parts of the world.

Illiteracy is a type of advanced reading skill.

Illiteracy means being able to read and write fluently.

Illiteracy is a form of artistic expression.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word "infuse" mean?

To remove

To fill or soak

To ignore

To break apart

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Use the word "intolerant" in a sentence.

She was intolerant of any opinions that differed from her own.

He was intolerant of his favorite foods.

The intolerant weather was perfect for a picnic.

Intolerant people are always open-minded.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the word "taut"?

Loose

Relaxed

Tightly drawn

Flexible

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Use the root "puls" in a word and define it.

Repulse: To attract

Impulse: A sudden strong urge to act

Expulsion: To invite

Compulsion: A lack of desire

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Use the root "pend" in a word and define it.

Depend: To be independent

Suspend: To hang

Append: To remove

Expend: To save

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

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