Vocabulary for School Electives: Practice Set

Determine the meaning of 'Abound'. Once Larisa completed her master’s degree, job opportunities abounded. Options for fruits and vegetables abound at the farmer’s market. What’s your prediction?

• To be plentiful

• To be scarce

• To be expensive

• To be unique

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word 'Abound' mean?

• To exist in large numbers or amounts

• To be scarce or rare

• To decrease in number

• To be limited in quantity

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of 'Accountable'. Coach Hall stressed accountability by assigning workout buddies. Joseph’s father held him accountable by checking his homework. What’s your prediction?

• Responsible for one's actions

• Able to count numbers

• Capable of doing something

• Willing to help others

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Vocabulary Word: Custom [kuhs-tuhm] What is the definition of 'custom'?

• A traditional practice or usual way of doing something followed by a social group or people.

• A made-to-order item tailored to individual specifications.

• A type of clothing worn for special occasions.

• A type of stationery used for writing letters.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the correct definition of 'fundamental'.

• Basic and essential

• Complicated and unnecessary

• Optional and trivial

• Advanced and complex

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The afternoon cup of coffee really ___ my energy.

• bolstered

• drained

• conferred

• overwhelmed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Patricia was amazed at how books ___ at the library.

• abounded

• overwhelmed

• conferred

• were scarce

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Ms. Greene asked us to ___ with our partners before submitting our answers.

• confer

• compete

• abound

• outlet

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Reese needed to buy ___ pants to fit his long legs.

• custom

• regular

• accountable

• accessible

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

The band teacher asked parents to sign practice logs to hold students ___ for practicing at home.

• accountable

• bolstered

• abounding

• pursuant

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E