Vocabulary Quiz Grade 8

What does "Ramshackle" mean?

• Strong and sturdy

• In poor condition, likely to collapse

• Smooth and polished

• Modern and well-built

What is a "Porch"?

• A small room adjacent to the living room

• A raised entrance to a building or business

• A narrow street which is a dead end

• A covered area before an entrance to a home

What is an "Altar" used for?

• A table used in religious ceremonies

• A shelf for books

• A kitchen counter

• A chair for guests used in religious ceremonies

What does "Self-indulgent" mean?

• Focused on helping others

• Careful with money to the point of being a spendthrift

• Giving in to one’s own desires without restraint

• Strict and disciplined

What does "Plagiarism" involve?

• Borrowing ideas with permission and not claiming it as one’s own

• Copying someone’s work and claiming it as one’s own

• Writing an original essay

• Researching online

What is the role of orderlies in a hospital?

• Doctors in training

• People who keep a hospital clean and assist with tasks

• Nurses

• Police officers

What does adamant mean?

• Unwilling to change one’s mind

• Extremely willing to change one’s mind

• Unsure and hesitant about making a decision

• Open to suggestions

What does the term "premonition" mean?

• A strong desire for something good to happen

• A vision of the future

• A sense that something is about to happen.

• A memory of the past

What is a "boom box"?

• A large, portable stereo

• A container for explosives

• A large speaker for the TV

• A tool for construction

What does to crouch mean?

• To lean over to your side

• To sit cross-legged

• To squat low

• Lie flat