What does 'ambiguous' mean?

B) Open to more than one interpretation

Choose the sentence where 'candid' is used correctly.

C) The candid photo captured her true emotions.

A) She was candid about her feelings, hiding them well.

B) His candid nature made him a great secret keeper.

D) He was candid, always telling lies.

Choose the sentence where 'serene' is used correctly.

B) Her serene demeanor calmed everyone around her.

A) The serene storm was loud and frightening.

C) He was serene, always causing trouble.

D) The serene noise kept everyone awake.

Choose the sentence where 'melancholy' is used correctly.

C) He felt a sense of melancholy after the sad movie.

A) The party was full of melancholy and laughter.

B) Her melancholy smile showed her happiness.

D) The weather was melancholy and sunny.

What does 'lucid' mean?

B) Clear and easy to understand

Choose the sentence where 'obscure' is used correctly.

C) The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers.

A) The instructions were obscure and easy to follow.

B) His obscure talent was known by everyone.

D) She was obscure, always in the spotlight.

Vocabulary Reading

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English

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8th Grade

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CCSS

L.1.6, L.6.4A, L.3.2F

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The world's biggest _________ is full of plants and animals, which are disappearing as people cut trees down.

beach

lake

forest

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

2.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose the synonym of the word 'quiet'.

chill

havoc

tranquil

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does 'increase' mean?

Towards a low or lower position.

To (make something) become larger in amount or size.

To become less, or to make something become less.

To stop working by being damaged.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does 'affect' mean?

To cause a change in someone or something.

The actions that you take to achieve a result.

To change the character of something or someone.

To make something new.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does it mean to be "resilient"?

To give up easily

To be able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

To be rigid and unyielding

To be vulnerable to harm

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose the sentence where "oblivious" is used correctly.

She was so focused on her book that she was oblivious to the time.

Despite being oblivious, he won the chess game.

He was oblivious to the rules and followed them carefully.

The teacher was oblivious to the students' questions.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose the sentence where "taut" is used correctly.

The rope was so taut that it could barely hold the weight.

The bedsheet was taut after being in the dryer for too long.

His muscles were taut as he prepared to lift the heavy box.

The storyline of the movie was taut and engaging.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

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Vocabulary Reading

25 questions

The world's biggest _________ is full of plants and animals, which are disappearing as people cut trees down.

Choose the synonym of the word 'quiet'.

What does 'increase' mean?

What does 'affect' mean?

What does it mean to be "resilient"?

Choose the sentence where "oblivious" is used correctly.

Choose the sentence where "taut" is used correctly.

Choose the synonym of the word 'elated'.

What does 'diminish' mean?

What does 'meticulous' mean?

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