Unit II Vocabulary Assessment BCSB

Read the sentence below.

Keith was held culpable for the bike accident because he was walking in the bike lane.

What is the best meaning for the word culpable, as used in the sentence above?

• out of control

• deserving blame

• not at fault

• avoiding responsibility

Which of the following would be considered an uprising?

• A large group of people protesting against government oppression.

• One worker walking out of a factory to protest poor treatment

• An entire class of students deciding to skip class to go to a water park.

• A group of people fundraising for a presidential campaign.

During a class discussion, Gerard and Kyle were talking about issues they faced at school. Which of the following words are the closest synonyms to describe their concerns?

• complaint; grievance

• defy; disseminate

• conviction; disbelief

• dignity; embarrassment

Read the sentence below. Keith and Cameron _______ at the solar eclipse and how amazing of a sight it was to see.

What word best completes the sentence above?

• A. crusade

• B. marvel

• C. scorn

• D. resolve

During a debate club meeting, Keith expressed a fervent opinion about climate change. Which of the following is the best antonym for Keith's passionate stance?

• impassioned

• apathetic

• ineffective

• judgmental

Which of the following actions could be considered subversive?

Select all that apply.

• Keith and Trace steal something from a store and then return it for money

• Gerard holds conversations with a foreign government to try and create an alliance

• QB gossips about a friend behind their back, and then lies about it when confronted

• Cameron joins an organization they disagree with in order to gain inside information to use against them

Which sentence uses the word agony incorrectly?

• A. Gerard started to scream in agony after being stung by a bumblebee.

• B. Cameron prepared himself for the agony he knew he would experience during his tricep workout.

• C. QB called the pediatrician frantically in hopes that he could tell her what to do about the agony her daughter was experiencing from the flu.

• D. Agony spread throughout the village as the new sunflowers bloomed this season.

Cameron and Gerard are leading a crusade to promote environmental awareness in their community. What is the best meaning of the word crusade in this context?

• A. An organized campaign for voter friendly involvement concerning political or religious issues

• B. A disorganized campaign concerning a political, social, or religious issue, typically motivated by a strong desire for change

• C. An organized campaign concerning a political, social, or religious issue, typically motivated by a strong desire for change

• D. A disorganized campaign concerning the unnecessary changes of school environments

In a group project, Kyle and Trace noticed a lack of solidarity among the team members. Which of the following words describes this situation?

Select all that apply.

• A. discord

• B. unity

• C. consensus

• D. gleeful

• E. conflict

Keith and Cameron were discussing a recent tragedy in their community.

What phrase best completes the sentence above?

• an unbelievable event

• an exciting event

• a very magical event

• a very sad event