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Vocabulary Practice Quiz

Authored by Thomas Scheip

English

12th Grade

CCSS covered

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Vocabulary Practice Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of "dereliction"?

A state of being abandoned or neglected

A humorous or ridiculous situation

A feeling of intense dislike

A speech given in public

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

The frivolous nature of the meeting made it difficult to take anything seriously.

The frivolous was a type of ancient Roman building.

She was known for her frivolous and serious demeanor.

The frivolous was a type of bird found in the Amazon.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify a synonym for "abhor."

Love

Detest

Enjoy

Consider

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "penultimate" mean?

The last in a series

The second to last in a series

The first in a series

The middle of a series

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the correct antonym for "conciliatory."

Hostile

Peaceful

Harmonious

Agreeable

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which sentence is "precocious" used correctly?

The precocious child could solve complex math problems at a young age.

The precocious weather was unpredictable.

The precocious plant bloomed late in the season.

The precocious book was difficult to read.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of "farce"?

A serious drama

A type of musical composition

A comedic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay

A solemn speech

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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