Semester 2 Lessons 1-12 partial list

What is the meaning of the word "brusque" as used in the following sentence? "His brusque manner often left people feeling offended."

• Polite

• Abrupt

• Friendly

• Detailed

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "hone" in the sentence: "She spent years honing her skills as a violinist."

• Dull

• Sharpen

• Ignore

• Break

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Identify the part of speech for the word "espouse" in the sentence: "He espoused the idea of free education for all."

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

Verify the meaning of "posterity" in the sentence: "We must preserve the environment for posterity."

• Ancestors

• Future generations

• Present

• Past

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CCSS.L.9-10.4D

What does the word "transgress" mean in the context of the sentence: "To transgress the law is to invite punishment."

• Obey

• Violate

• Support

• Ignore

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

Determine the meaning of "lithe" using context clues: "The dancer's lithe movements captivated the audience."

• Clumsy

• Graceful

• Slow

• Rigid

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Identify the correct usage of the word "saccharin" in a sentence.

• The saccharin taste of the dessert was overwhelming.

• The saccharin of the book was its cover.

• He saccharin the ball into the net.

• She saccharin the meeting with her presence.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

Which of the following is a synonym for "aloof"?

• Friendly

• Distant

• Engaged

• Warm

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Verify the meaning of "traverse" in the sentence: "They had to traverse the mountain to reach the village."

• Avoid

• Cross

• Destroy

• Build

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CCSS.L.9-10.4D

What is the meaning of "sacrosanct" in the context of the sentence: "The rights of the individual are considered sacrosanct in a democracy."

• Unimportant

• Sacred

• Common

• Flexible

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4