Nadir

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English
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9th Grade
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Hard
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Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
characteristic
zestful : insipid :: adore : detest
light : illumination :: aesthetic : beautiful
waistband : pants :: collar : shirt
lowest : nadir :: highest : zenith
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5B
CCSS.L.8.5B
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the word 'nadir'?
The highest point
The lowest point
A turning point
A midpoint
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.1E
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences uses the word 'nadir' correctly?
The nadir of the mountain was covered in snow.
Reaching the nadir of his career, he decided to change jobs.
The nadir of the sky was filled with stars.
She reached the nadir of her happiness on her wedding day.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the analogy that best matches: nadir : zenith
bottom : top
beginning : end
inside : outside
dark : light
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5B
CCSS.L.8.5B
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In literature, the term 'nadir' is often used to describe a character's...
highest achievement
lowest point
turning point
climax
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is an antonym of 'nadir'?
Apex
Base
Depth
Bottom
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the sentence where 'nadir' is used incorrectly.
The stock market hit its nadir during the recession.
She felt she was at the nadir of her life after the breakup.
The nadir of the hill was the perfect spot for a picnic.
His career reached its nadir when he was fired.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
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