Vocabulary Quiz: Context and Meaning
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the word "tangible"?
Capable of being touched
Without form or substance
Unable to be seen
Imaginary
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes a "vagabond"?
A person with a fixed home
A person who moves from place to place without a fixed home
A person who travels for work
A person who stays in one place
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the verb "blanched" mean?
To add color
To take the color out of; bleach
To darken
To paint
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of something "impending"?
A past event
A current event
An event that is about to happen
An event that will never happen
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "writhed" mean in the context of movement?
To stand still
To twist and turn this way and that
To walk straight
To jump up and down
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes a "notorious" person?
Unknown
Favorably known
Generally known, especially unfavorably
Secretive
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2F
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an "aperture" in the context of photography?
A type of camera
The opening in a camera lens that allows light through
A camera brand
A photo editing tool
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
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