8th Grade Vocabulary Mastery Quiz

Which sentence correctly uses the word "plexiglass" in context?

• The plexiglass was so clear that it looked like there was nothing there at all.

• The plexiglass was a type of metal used in construction.

• The plexiglass was a type of fabric used for clothing.

• The plexiglass was a type of stone used in jewelry.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

Identify the part of speech for the word "gleamed" in the following sentence: "The stars gleamed brightly in the night sky."

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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CCSS.L.8.1

Choose the sentence that best demonstrates the use of "sanitizer."

• The sanitizer was a type of dessert served at the party.

• The sanitizer was used to clean the surfaces and make them free of bacteria.

• The sanitizer was a type of paint used for the walls.

• The sanitizer was a type of music played at the concert.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word "convulsively": "She shook __________ as the cold wind blew through the open window."

• convulsively

• convulsive

• convulsing

• convulse

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CCSS.L.8.1B

Which of the following sentences uses "ceremonial" correctly?

• The ceremonial dress was worn for the casual outing.

• The ceremonial speech was given at the formal event.

• The ceremonial food was eaten during the regular lunch break.

• The ceremonial book was read for leisure.

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CCSS.L.8.3

Determine the meaning of "engraved" in the context of this sentence: "The artist engraved the design into the metal plate."

• Painted

• Carved

• Printed

• Glued

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CCSS.L.8.4A

Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "imperceptible."

• The imperceptible noise was loud and clear.

• The imperceptible change in temperature went unnoticed.

• The imperceptible light was blinding.

• The imperceptible smell was overwhelming.

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CCSS.L.8.4

What is the part of speech for "inaudible" in the sentence: "The whisper was inaudible to everyone in the room"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

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CCSS.L.8.1

Which sentence best illustrates the use of "thrum"?

• The thrum of the engine was a loud explosion.

• The thrum of the engine was a soft, monotonous hum.

• The thrum of the engine was a silent whisper.

• The thrum of the engine was a high-pitched scream.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word "opaque": "The __________ curtain blocked all the sunlight from entering the room."

• opaquely

• opaqueness

• opaque

• opaqued

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CCSS.L.8.1B