Vocabulary Quiz

Liam was watching the dark clouds gather in the sky and said, "The storm is impending." What does 'impending' mean in this context?

• About to occur

• Already happened

• Happening now

• Never going to happen

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

During the school talent show, Priya performed a magic trick that managed to 'stun' the entire audience. What does 'stun' mean in this context?

• To make someone laugh

• To make someone angry

• To shock or amaze

• To make someone cry

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

In a warehouse, what does 'bulk' refer to when organizing inventory?

• A single item

• A tiny piece

• A small part

• The larger part of something

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Elijah was looking for his lost watch in his room. What does it mean if he decided to 'ransack' his room?

• To search thoroughly, causing damage

• To build something new

• To clean up neatly

• To organize carefully

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

During the school talent show, Emma performed a magic trick that managed to captivate the entire audience. What does 'captivate' mean in this context?

• To bore someone

• To fascinate or capture one's attention

• To ignore someone

• To make someone sleepy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

When Charlotte poured water into the glass, it started to 'brim'. What does 'brim' mean in this context?

• To dry up

• To become full or overflowing

• To empty out

• To shrink

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

In the school play, James was cast as the 'scoundrel'. What role does he play?

• A friendly neighbor

• A brave hero

• A wicked or disreputable person

• A kind person

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Ethan noticed that his friend was acting with duplicity. What does 'duplicity' mean in this context?

• Dishonest behavior meant to trick someone

• Being very shy

• Honest behavior

• Being very generous

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Aria found herself in a 'predicament' when her car broke down in the middle of nowhere. What does 'predicament' mean?

• A difficult or dangerous situation

• A simple task

• A fun party

• A relaxing vacation

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

James is trying to solve a mystery. He has several clues and needs to 'deduce' the identity of the culprit. What does 'deduce' mean in this context?

• To guess randomly

• To ignore details

• To forget something

• To figure out or draw a conclusion

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C