Vocabulary Quiz

Determine the meaning of the word "captivity" as it is used in the following sentence: "The bird's captivity in the small cage made it long for the open sky."

• Freedom

• Imprisonment

• Adventure

• Journey

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the use of the word "deliverer"?

• The deliverer of the speech was nervous.

• The deliverer of the package was late.

• The deliverer of justice was fair.

• The deliverer of the news was excited.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Analyze the impact of the word "devise" in the following sentence: "The team had to devise a new strategy to win the game."

• It suggests a simple plan.

• It implies a creative and thoughtful process.

• It indicates a random choice.

• It means to abandon an idea.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "enchantment" in the context of the following sentence: "The forest was filled with an enchantment that made it seem magical."

• Boredom

• Magic

• Danger

• Noise

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

In the sentence "The king decided to grant the villagers' request for more land," what does the word "grant" mean?

• Refuse

• Consider

• Deny

• Give

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which sentence best illustrates the use of the word "implore"?

• She implored him to stay, tears in her eyes.

• He implored the mountain, climbing higher.

• They implored the book, reading quickly.

• We implored the car, driving fast.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Evaluate the use of the word "pardon" in the following sentence: "The governor decided to pardon the prisoner after reviewing the case."

• It suggests a punishment.

• It implies forgiveness and release.

• It indicates a trial.

• It means to ignore.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does the word "plight" mean in the sentence: "The plight of the homeless is a serious issue that needs attention"?

• Celebration

• Problem

• Journey

• Success

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following sentences best uses the word "skeptical"?

• She was skeptical about the new policy, questioning its effectiveness.

• He was skeptical of the mountain, climbing it easily.

• They were skeptical of the book, reading it quickly.

• We were skeptical of the car, driving it fast.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Analyze the impact of the word "vow" in the following sentence: "He made a vow to always protect his family."

• It suggests a casual promise.

• It implies a serious and solemn promise.

• It indicates a temporary decision.

• It means to forget.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4