Unit 6 Vocabulary Quiz - Timeless Courage

Complete the following sentence. The ______ actor was praised for his outstanding performance in the film.

• implacable
• distinguished
• mortified
• famished

Complete the following sentence. After running for hours, they felt completely ______, barely able to stand.

• chaotic
• murky
• replete
• famished

Read the following sentence. After the terrible storm, the forest was filled with vile odors that made everyone gag. Which word is the best synonym for vile as it is used in this sentence?

• pleasant
• despicable
• delightful
• light

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

Complete the following sentence. The forest was ______, making it hard to see anything beyond a few feet.

• chaotic
• replete
• murky
• distinguished

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Read the following dictionary entry. implacable adj. not able to be calmed or appeased; unable to be satisfied or changed. Which sentence correctly uses the word implacable?

• The implacable storm destroyed the town’s buildings.
• The implacable crowd cheered loudly for their team.
• She felt implacable joy when she won the prize.
• His implacable attitude made it difficult to reach an agreement.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Read the following sentence. The ceremony ______ with the singing of the national anthem, followed by speeches from the guests of honor. Which word best completes this sentence?

• commenced
• endured
• impended
• flailed

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Complete the following sentence. The teacher was ______ when the student accidentally deleted all of his the classwork from Canvas.

• distinguished
• mortified
• famished
• murky

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Read the following sentence. The room was filled with chaotic sounds, but the teacher’s calm voice helped quiet the students. Which word is the best antonym for chaotic as it is being used in this sentence?

• calm
• flailing
• replete
• impending

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Complete the following sentence. The detective noticed the ______ signs of a struggle in the room; things were thrown all around the room.

• chaotic
• vile
• murky
• distinguished

Read the following sentence. After the long hike, we were famished and could hardly wait for dinner. Which word is the best synonym for famished in this sentence?

• satisfied
• tired
• hungry
• nervous

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C