Vocabulary and Contextual Meaning Quiz
Authored by Christina Turner
English
9th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "abyss" mean in the context: "The student facing failing grades and a bleak future, felt like he was staring into an abyss of academic failure"?
A shallow hole
A bottomless pit
A dark room
A small space
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence "The coach tried to smooth the antagonism between the players after the game," what best describes "antagonism"?
Friendship
Competition
Hostility
Teamwork
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence best demonstrates the use of "befuddled"?
The students understood everything perfectly
The teacher gave a clear explanation
The students were confused and unable to think clearly
The math problem was simple
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean to "compensate" for something?
To ignore weaknesses
To make up for shortcomings
To hide failures
To avoid challenges
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the context provided, what does "conspire" suggest?
To make legal plans
To work together openly
To make secret harmful plans
To discuss ideas publicly
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is "creed" used in the example sentence?
As a type of food
As a system of beliefs
As a form of currency
As a type of clothing
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of "derogatory" as used in the context?
Complimentary remarks
Neutral comments
Insulting comments
Encouraging words
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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