Vocabulary Prac for Quiz #34

Define the word "scarce" in the context of natural resources.

• Abundant and easily available

• Limited and hard to find

• Unimportant and trivial

• Common and widespread

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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

• Joyfully

• Sorrowfully

• Indifferently

• Confidently

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Analyze the connotation of the word "ominous" in the following sentence: "The dark clouds on the horizon looked ominous."

• Positive, suggesting a bright future

• Neutral, indicating no particular outcome

• Negative, suggesting something bad is likely to happen

• Positive, indicating a sense of relief

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the antonym of "cajole."

• Coerce

• Persuade

• Flatter

• Encourage

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In what context might the word "conferred" be used?

• To describe a casual conversation

• To indicate a formal discussion or meeting

• To express a sense of confusion

• To denote a feeling of happiness

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following sentences uses "scarce" correctly?

• The scarce sunlight made the room bright.

• Water is scarce in the desert.

• The scarce noise was deafening.

• The scarce food was plentiful.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Evaluate the connotation of "woefully" in the sentence: "He was woefully unprepared for the exam."

• Positive, indicating readiness

• Neutral, indicating no particular emotion

• Negative, indicating a lack of preparation

• Positive, indicating excitement

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word is a synonym for "ominous"?

• Promising

• Threatening

• Cheerful

• Bright

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Analyze the use of "cajole" in the sentence: "She tried to cajole him into attending the party."

• The word suggests forceful persuasion

• The word suggests gentle persuasion

• The word suggests indifference

• The word suggests a command

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following sentences uses "conferred" correctly?

• The king conferred with his advisors before making a decision.

• The child conferred his toys to his friends.

• The teacher conferred the homework to the students.

• The chef conferred the ingredients into the pot.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C