Understanding Vocabulary in Context

Use the context of the sentence to determine the meaning of the word "ubiquitous": "In today's digital age, smartphones have become ubiquitous, appearing in the hands of people from all walks of life."

• Rare

• Widespread

• Expensive

• Obsolete

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the relationship between the words "stilted" and "natural"?

• Synonyms

• Antonyms

• Homophones

• Unrelated

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the correct definition of "repercussion" based on its use in the sentence: "The decision to close the factory had serious repercussions for the local economy."

• Benefits

• Consequences

• Predictions

• Improvements

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Determine the meaning of "niche" using the context: "The company found its niche in the market by offering eco-friendly products."

• A small, specialized area

• A large, general area

• A temporary position

• A financial loss

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Verify the meaning of "to divest" by checking the inferred meaning in context: "The company decided to divest its non-core assets to focus on its main business."

• Acquire

• Sell off

• Invest in

• Ignore

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the relationship between the words "discourse" and "conversation"?

• Synonyms

• Antonyms

• Homonyms

• Unrelated

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Determine the meaning of "euphemism" using the context: "The term 'downsizing' is often used as a euphemism for 'layoffs.'"

• A direct statement

• A harsh term

• A softer or more indirect word

• A technical term

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Identify the meaning of "defiance" in the sentence: "The protestors showed defiance by refusing to leave the park."

• Agreement

• Resistance

• Confusion

• Support

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Use context to determine the meaning of "influx": "The city experienced an influx of tourists during the summer months."

• Departure

• Increase

• Decrease

• Stability

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Verify the meaning of "scrutiny" by checking the inferred meaning in context: "The new policy was under intense scrutiny by the media."

• Praise

• Examination

• Ignorance

• Support

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4