Vocabulary Skills Assessment 8-14

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Selfish and greedy; showing hostility.

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern.

• Kind and charitable; showing goodwill.

• Deceitful and manipulative; showing malice.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the synonym for 'diligent': a) lazy b) hardworking c) careless

• indifferent

• sluggish

• unmotivated

• hardworking

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the antonym of 'expand'?

• amplify

• enlarge

• contract

• increase

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Use 'meticulous' in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• The artist was meticulous in her painting, ensuring every brushstroke was perfect.

• The student was meticulous in his approach to procrastination.

• The chef was meticulous in preparing a quick meal without any care.

• He was meticulous about his messy room, leaving clothes everywhere.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unhappy'?

• happy or content

• a state of joy

• not or opposite of

• to make happy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ful

• -ly

• -ness

• -ing

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word is related to 'audible'? a) hear b) see c) taste

• speak

• a) hear

• touch

• smell

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'contemplate' mean?

• To act without thinking.

• To speak loudly about a topic.

• To think deeply or consider thoughtfully.

• To ignore or dismiss something.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'She was very ___ about her homework.' a) careless b) meticulous c) indifferent

• hasty

• sloppy

• meticulous

• disinterested

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word 'translucent'?

• Fully transparent; allowing clear visibility of objects.

• Reflective; bouncing light away without transmission.

• Completely opaque; blocking all light.

• Partially transparent; allowing light to pass through but not clear enough to see objects distinctly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4