Vocabulary Quiz

There is a direct correlation between good grades and participation in class.

What is the meaning of correlation in the sentence?

• opposite

• direct relationship between

• no relationship between

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The proximity of cacao trees to the equator allows for warm, humid climate that the trees need to grow.

What is the meaning of proximity in the sentence?

• closeness to

• distance away from

• unknown location

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Small amounts of dark chocolate can be incorporated into a healthy diet.

What is the meaning of incorporated in the sentence?

• left out of

• included in

• removed from

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

She has chronic pain in her back, causing her back to hurt almost daily.

What is the meaning of chronic in the sentence?

• unknown

• short-term

• long-term

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

After the disagreement she had with her friend, she did not want to converse with her any more that day.

What is the meaning of converse in the sentence?

• to speak with

• to ignore

• to play with

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

A misconception about chocolate is that all types are unhealthy.

What is the meaning of misconception in the sentence?

• factual

• truth

• mistaken belief

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

A grimace of pain crossed the girl's face after she fell on the steps.

What is the meaning of grimace in the sentence?

• smile

• frown

• laugh

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Chocolate was served only to the wealthy and prestigious members of society for many years.

What is the meaning of prestigious in the sentence?

• unknown

• famous and respected

• poor

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The boy began to fidget in his seat as he waited to talk to the principal.

What is the meaning of fidget in the sentence?

• make small, nervous movements

• jump

• relax

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

As she waited for her test score, the girl's stomach began to clench up into knots.

What is the meaning of clench in the sentence?

• let go

• loosen

• tighten

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4