Vocabulary Quiz (OM&M Ch. 5-6)

What does the word "monotonous" mean?

• Exciting and varied

• Dull and repetitive

• Bright and colorful

• Fast and energetic

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of "emphasis"?

• Lack of importance

• Special importance or prominence for something

• A type of punctuation

• A musical term

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

How would you describe someone who acts "dutifully"?

• Carelessly and recklessly

• In an attentive or obedient manner

• With anger and frustration

• In a lazy and indifferent way

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

What does "suspended" mean in the context provided?

• Firmly attached to the ground

• Hanging in the air; lifted off the ground

• Completely submerged in water

• Buried underground

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does it mean to "encourage" someone?

• To criticize harshly

• To inspire hope, determination, or confidence in someone

• To ignore completely

• To discourage or dishearten

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does "inspect" mean?

• To glance quickly

• To examine in an official or professional capacity

• To destroy completely

• To ignore

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

How is something done "earnestly"?

• With humor and lightheartedness

• Done with seriousness or sincerity

• In a careless manner

• With sarcasm

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

What does "bewildered" mean?

• Calm and composed

• Puzzled or confused because of something absurd

• Happy and content

• Angry and frustrated

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

What is the meaning of "discontent"?

• A sense of immense happiness

• A sense of immense sadness; dissatisfaction

• A feeling of excitement

• A state of complete satisfaction

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

How is something done "suspiciously"?

• In a way that is open and honest

• Done in a way that appears dishonest and sneaky, inviting outside speculation

• With complete transparency

• In a straightforward manner

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4