Lamb to the Slaughter Vocabulary Quiz

What is the definition of "anxiety"?

• A feeling of calm and relaxation

• A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease

• A state of physical exhaustion

• A sense of satisfaction and contentment

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which sentence correctly uses the word "exhausted"?

• She was exhausted after running the marathon.

• He was exhausted with excitement for the party.

• The exhausted was a new type of car.

• They exhausted the room with decorations.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Identify a synonym for "instinct."

• Hesitation

• Intuition

• Calculation

• Analysis

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is an antonym for "puzzled"?

• Confused

• Perplexed

• Certain

• Baffled

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Analyze the word "motive" in the context of a crime investigation.

• A tool used to commit a crime

• The reason behind committing a crime

• The location where a crime took place

• The person who witnessed the crime

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Create a sentence using the word "alibi."

• The detective found the alibi in the garden.

• She provided an alibi to prove she was at the movies.

• The alibi was a type of bird found in the forest.

• He alibied the entire event with great detail.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "deception" mean?

• The act of being honest and truthful

• The act of misleading or tricking someone

• A type of dance

• A form of communication

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Use "frantic" in a sentence.

• The cat was frantic when it saw the mouse.

• The frantic was a new type of music.

• He was frantic about the calm weather.

• She frantic the entire room with her presence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Identify a synonym for "evidence."

• Proof

• Guess

• Opinion

• Theory

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is an antonym for "irony"?

• Sincerity

• Sarcasm

• Paradox

• Humor

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3