Vocabulary Exploration: The Lottery

Use the word "profusely" in a sentence that demonstrates its meaning.

• The teacher reprimanded the student profusely for being late.

• The flowers bloomed profusely in the spring garden.

• He conducted the meeting profusely, ensuring everyone had a chance to speak.

• The boisterous crowd profusely cheered for their team.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following is a synonym for "reprimands"?

• Praises

• Scolds

• Ignores

• Encourages

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Identify the antonym of "conduct" in the context of behavior.

• Misbehavior

• Performance

• Management

• Direction

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Analyze the connotation of the word "paraphernalia" in the context of a hobby.

• Positive, suggesting a well-organized collection

• Negative, implying unnecessary clutter

• Neutral, simply referring to necessary equipment

• Ambiguous, depending on the context

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Create a word association for "perfunctory" that reflects its meaning.

• Enthusiastic

• Routine

• Detailed

• Careful

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Use "interminably" in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• The lecture seemed to go on interminably, with no end in sight.

• She smiled interminably at the compliment.

• The dog barked intermittently throughout the night.

• He worked on the project intermittently, taking frequent breaks.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following words is a synonym for "petulantly"?

• Cheerfully

• Irritably

• Calmly

• Patiently

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Identify the antonym of "boisterous" in the context of a crowd.

• Quiet

• Loud

• Energetic

• Rowdy

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Analyze the connotation of "reprimands" in a professional setting.

• Positive, as it shows concern for improvement

• Negative, as it implies criticism

• Neutral, as it is a standard procedure

• Ambiguous, depending on the tone

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Create a word association for "boisterous" that reflects its meaning.

• Silent

• Noisy

• Calm

• Subdued

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4