7.3 Vocabulary Assessment - Words in Context

Determine the meaning of the word "alien" in the following sentence: "The customs of the new country seemed alien to the travelers."

• Familiar

• Foreign

• Common

• Ordinary

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

In the sentence "She felt ashamed after realizing her mistake," what does the word "ashamed" mean?

• Proud

• Embarrassed

• Confident

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word "feature" in the sentence: "The main feature of the new smartphone is its high-resolution camera"?

• Problem

• Characteristic

• Defect

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Interpret the meaning of the word "major" in the context of the sentence: "We have a major problem that is not easy to solve."

• Minor

• Insignificant

• Fundamental

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

In the sentence "The melodious sound of the violin filled the room," what does "melodious" mean?

• Harsh

• Tuneful

• Silent

• Noisy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Determine the meaning of "minor" in the sentence: "The minor issues were resolved quickly by the team."

• Major or Large

• Trivial or Small

• Significant or Important

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word "variety" mean in the sentence: "The garden has a variety of flowers, each more beautiful than the last"?

• Sameness

• Agreement

• Diversity

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Interpret the meaning of the word "interpret" in the context of the sentence: "The students were asked to interpret the poem in their own language."

• Ignore

• Translate

• Misunderstand

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

In the sentence "The alien landscape was unlike anything they had seen before," what does "alien" mean?

• Familiar

• Strange

• Common

• Usual

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Determine the meaning of "ashamed" in the sentence: "He was ashamed of his behavior at the party."

• Proud

• Regretful

• Confident

• Unconcerned

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4