Exploring Vocabulary and Context

What is the definition of the word "prosperity"?

• A state of being poor and lacking resources

• A state of being successful and having a lot of money

• A state of being in constant conflict

• A state of being isolated and alone

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which sentence correctly uses the word "hallowed"?

• The hallowed halls of the university were filled with students.

• She felt hallowed after eating a large meal.

• The hallowed dog barked loudly at the stranger.

• He was hallowed by the amount of work he had to do.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the connotation of the word "tribulations"?

• Positive, suggesting joy and happiness

• Neutral, suggesting a lack of emotion

• Negative, suggesting difficulties and challenges

• Positive, suggesting wealth and success

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Create a sentence using the word "redemptive".

• The redemptive power of forgiveness can heal many wounds.

• She felt redemptive after winning the lottery.

• The redemptive cat purred softly in the sun.

• He was redemptive by the amount of homework he had.

What is the definition of the word "oppression"?

• The act of liberating and freeing people

• The exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner

• The state of being extremely happy and content

• The process of learning and gaining knowledge

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which sentence correctly uses the word "exalted"?

• The exalted mountain peak was covered in snow.

• She felt exalted after losing the game.

• The exalted dog wagged its tail happily.

• He was exalted by the amount of work he had to do.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the connotation of the word "activist"?

• Positive, suggesting someone who is passive and indifferent

• Neutral, suggesting a lack of involvement

• Positive, suggesting someone who is actively working for change

• Negative, suggesting someone who is lazy and unmotivated

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Create a sentence using the word "radical".

• The radical changes in the policy surprised everyone.

• She felt radical after eating a large meal.

• The radical cat slept all day in the sun.

• He was radical by the amount of homework he had.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the definition of the word "advocating"?

• To oppose or argue against something

• To support or argue in favor of something

• To ignore or neglect something

• To forget or overlook something

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

Which sentence correctly uses the word "absolute"?

• The absolute truth is often hard to find.

• She felt absolute after winning the lottery.

• The absolute dog barked loudly at the stranger.

• He was absolute by the amount of work he had to do.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C