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.

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

• sluggish

• indifferent

• unmotivated

• hardworking

What is the antonym of 'abundant'?

• scarce

• copious

• ample

• plentiful

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

• Friendly and pleasant.

• Boring and dull.

• Strict and harsh.

• Unfriendly and rude.

Identify the prefix in the word 'unhappiness'.

• non-

• un-

• in-

• dis-

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

• full of joy

• overflowing with happiness

• filled with sadness

• lacking joy

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

• smell

• a) hear

• think

• touch

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.

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

• to draw

• to write

• to print

• to erase

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