S2 Vocabulary Week 7

Which of the following sentences uses the word "formidable" correctly?

• The formidable kitten scared away the large dog.

• The formidable mountain was easy to climb.

• The formidable task required all of our strength and skill.

• The formidable breeze barely moved the leaves.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is a synonym for "vacuous"?

• Intelligent

• Empty

• Full

• Bright

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the sentence that best demonstrates the connotation of "bounteous."

• The bounteous harvest left the farmers worried.

• The bounteous meal was barely enough for everyone.

• The bounteous gift was appreciated by all.

• The bounteous rain caused a drought.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Which word is an antonym of "straightforward"?

• Simple

• Complicated

• Direct

• Easy

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

In which context would the word "sojourn" be most appropriately used?

• A brief visit to a museum

• A permanent move to a new city

• A long-term job assignment

• A phone call

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Construct a sentence using the word "traverse" that shows its meaning clearly.

• We decided to traverse the mountain range despite the weather.

• The traverse was a small hill.

• The traverse was too easy for the experienced hikers.

• We traverse the room to find a seat.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which of the following best describes the connotation (feeling) of "vacuous"?

• Neutral

• Positive

• Negative

• Obscure

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

Identify the sentence where "bounteous" is used incorrectly.

• The bounteous garden was full of vegetables.

• The teacher was bounteous in her discipline, giving out detention slips to every student.

• The bounteous meal was shared with everyone.

• The bounteous donation helped many families.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is a synonym for formidable?

• daunting

• comforting

• temporary

• abundant

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which sentence uses "straightforward" in a way that highlights its meaning?

• The straightforward puzzle took hours to solve.

• The straightforward instructions were confusing.

• The straightforward path led directly to the destination.

• The straightforward question had no answer.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4