Retort

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English
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8th Grade
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Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When the wisecracking waiter said, "That hat looks ridiculous, lady," the women stated, "I didn't come here to be insulted." "That's what you think!" ___(e)d the waiter.
dilemma
retort
zeal
curt
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
My brother's __________ when I said he was driving me crazy was "Well, that's a short trip!"
retort
irk
dawdle
unerring
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the word 'retort'?
A sharp, witty, or angry reply
A type of cooking pot
A musical instrument
A form of transportation
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the sentence where 'retort' is used correctly.
She used a retort to boil the water.
His retort to the accusation was swift and sharp.
The retort was parked outside the house.
He played a beautiful melody on the retort.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is a synonym for 'retort'?
Reply
Question
Ignore
Listen
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In which situation would someone most likely use a retort?
During a heated debate
While cooking dinner
When reading a book
While taking a nap
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the part of speech for the word 'retort'.
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
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