Mastering 8th Grade ELA Vocabulary

What does the word 'analyze' mean?

• To summarize briefly without details.

• To ignore and overlook details.

• To examine in detail to understand or draw conclusions.

• To memorize information without understanding.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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

• sluggish

• negligent

• indifferent

• hardworking

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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 'abundant'?

• copious

• plentiful

• scarce

• ample

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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.

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

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

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

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'?

• very happy

• emotionally neutral

• not happy

• slightly sad

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness' and explain its meaning.

• -ful

• -ness

• -ing

• -ly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

Which word is related to 'benevolent': a) kind b) cruel c) indifferent?

• selfish

• apathetic

• kind

• hostile

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'context' refer to in understanding a word?

• The grammatical structure of a sentence.

• The historical origin of a word.

• The definition of a word in a dictionary.

• The surrounding words or situations that clarify a word's meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Choose the correct word: 'The teacher was very ___ in her explanations.' a) vague b) clear c) confusing

• simple

• clear

• distracting

• ambiguous

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

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

• to erase

• to write

• to draw

• to print

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B