Vocabulary Skills for 9th Graders

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Deceitful and manipulative; showing malice.

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern.

• Selfish and greedy; showing hostility.

• Kind and charitable; showing goodwill.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

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

• sluggish

• indifferent

• unmotivated

• hardworking

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the antonym of 'abundant'?

• scarce

• copious

• ample

• plentiful

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In the sentence 'The teacher was very amiable,' what does 'amiable' mean?

• Friendly and pleasant.

• Boring and dull.

• Strict and harsh.

• Unfriendly and rude.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

Identify the prefix in the word 'unhappiness'.

• non-

• un-

• in-

• dis-

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

What does the suffix '-ful' mean in the word 'joyful'?

• full of joy

• overflowing with happiness

• filled with sadness

• lacking joy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

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

• smell

• a) hear

• think

• touch

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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

• The student was meticulous in finishing his homework in a hurry.

• He was meticulous about his messy room, never cleaning it.

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

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

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

What does the root 'graph' mean in the word 'autograph'?

• to draw

• to write

• to print

• to erase

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The weather was so _____ that we decided to stay indoors.' (options: inclement, pleasant, mild)

• inclement

• stormy

• sunny

• humid

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A