Vocabulary Skills Quiz for Grade 8

What does the word "embark" mean?

• To finish a trip

• To start a trip or project

• To give up on something

• To get something done

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Pick the sentence that uses the word "conspire" correctly.

• The kids conspire to do their homework together.

• The birds conspire to fly south for the winter.

• The two friends conspire to plan a surprise party.

• The flowers conspire to bloom in the spring.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "evoke" mean in simple words?

• To erase a memory

• To bring up a memory or thought

• To ignore a feeling

• To push down an emotion

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sentence uses the word "focus" correctly for a 5th grader?

• She decided to focus the camera on the faraway mountain.

• He focuses his attention away from the work.

• The main focus of the room was the big window.

• They focus the light by turning it off.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does "evidence" mean?

• A guess or something you think

• Information that shows if something is true or real

• A random idea

• A made-up story

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which sentence uses the word "embark" correctly?

• They get on the ship after the journey.

• She starts a new career path.

• He gets on the plane after it landed.

• We get in the car after the trip.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "conspire" mean in a mystery book?

• To figure out a mystery

• To secretly work together, usually for something bad

• To tell a secret

• To make up a story

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which sentence uses "evoke" correctly for a fifth grader?

• The painting evokes memories of childhood.

• The music evokes a feeling of calm.

• The book evokes a feeling of confusion.

• The movie evokes a feeling of boredom.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "focus" mean when you are studying?

• To pay attention and not get distracted

• To take a nap

• To have a snack

• To have fun and play games

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Pick the sentence that uses the word "evidence" correctly.

• The evidence was easy to see.

• The evidence was a tasty meal.

• The evidence was a loud sound.

• The evidence was a bright color.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4