Vocabulary Quiz: Definitions and Usage

What is the definition of "junctures"?

• Points of separation; disconnections

• Points of union; connections

• Points of conflict; disagreements

• Points of decision; choices

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 describes something that is "spotted or marked with different colors"?

• Recumbent

• Mottled

• Brusquely

• Anguished

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If someone is acting "imperiously," how are they behaving?

• In a humble, modest manner

• In a haughty, dictatorial, or overbearing manner

• In a cheerful, friendly manner

• In a confused, uncertain manner

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following best describes the action of "lumbered"?

• Moved swiftly and gracefully

• Moved clumsily or heavily

• Moved silently and stealthily

• Moved quickly and energetically

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "morosely" mean in terms of mood or manner?

• Happily and cheerfully

• In a withdrawn or gloomy way; sadly; thoughtfully

• In a confused or puzzled way

• In a hurried or rushed manner

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word would best describe someone who is "yammered"?

• Whispered softly

• Howled or wailed as if in pain; whimpered

• Spoke clearly and confidently

• Laughed loudly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Identify the word that means "thought deeply about."

• Contemplated

• Brusquely

• Recumbent

• Debris

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates "pantomime"?

• A person quietly reading a book

• A person imitating someone else's mannerisms without speaking

• A person writing a letter

• A person singing a song

Choose the word that best fits the following sentence: "After the storm, the beach was covered in ______."

• Junctures

• Debris

• Mottled

• Recumbent

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word would you use to describe someone who is lying back and resting?

• Brusquely

• Recumbent

• Anguished

• Imperiously